The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) have been developed by personal from a wide range of groups, in conjunction with international best practice, to support Pool Operators with providing a safe swimming environment.The GSPO does not have any legal status; however relevant authorities may use this document for enforcement purposes.
The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) have been developed and personnel from a wide range of groups, in conjunction with international best practice, to support Pool Operators with providing a safe swimming environment.The GSPO does not have any legal status; however relevant authorities may use this document for enforcement purposes.
If you're pool meets all the requirements of the GSPO, you may be eligible to be awarded a POOLSAFE certificate which indicates your swimming pool facility is fully compliant.
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For the purpose of these guidelines, six types of swimming facilities have been identified. It is important that the pool operator understands which category of pool they operate, and which guidelines are applicable to their facility. Below there is a description of each type of swimming pool. If the pool operator is still unsure, further guidence can be provided by contacting Royal Life Saving Bahrain.
Waterparks are large aquatic amusement parks. Features at Waterparks will vary, although common attractions include Lazy Rivers, Wave Pools, Splash decks, Slides and Flumes. Hotel pools are any pools within a building or facility that has a commercial registration as a hotel with the BTEA and are rated five or four-star.
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Private hire pools are facilities that are licenced to rent the swimming pool for private hire. They are not open to the public for general use and only operate when hired by an individual or group.
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Private hire pools are facilities that are licenced to rent the swimming pool for private hire. They are not open to the public for general use and only operate when hired by an individual or group.
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Private hire pools are facilities that are licenced to rent the swimming pool for private hire. They are not open to the public for general use and only operate when hired by an individual or group.
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Residential swimming pools are swimming pools that are within furnished and non-furnished apartment buildings or compounds that are provided to residents for shared use. They are also found in three-star hotels.
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Private home pools are private swimming pools within a personal residence. Typically found in villas, they are a variety of sizes and may include features such as spa pools. They do not have shared use.
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