GB19079.1-2013
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground - Part 1: Swimming place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第1部分：游泳场所
GB 19079.1-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground - Part 1: Swimming place. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2014.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the basic conditions and technical requirements for the operation of swimming places. It applies to the operation and management of various artificial swimming pools and swimming halls open to public fitness. This standard is mandatory for all commercial swimming facilities in China. It does not apply to natural swimming places, as those requirements were removed from the previous version.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive requirements for personnel qualifications, facility conditions, and environmental management. Social sports instructors (swimming) and swimming lifeguards must hold national vocational qualification certificates, and lifeguards are subject to annual reviews. Facility operators must ensure all staff meet these certification requirements. For site and equipment conditions, the standard mandates specific criteria for pool structure, such as smooth and watertight pool walls and floors, and the elimination of visual blind spots. It specifies requirements for water depth limits, anti-slip flooring with a minimum static friction coefficient, and the installation of water circulation, purification, and disinfection equipment compliant with CJJ 122. Operators must strictly adhere to these structural and equipment specifications to ensure user safety. Hygiene and environmental management requirements dictate that indoor swimming facilities must have proper ventilation, and water quality must meet the standards set in GB 9667. Regular water quality monitoring, environmental disinfection, and cessation of operations during pool filling, draining, or cleaning are mandatory. The standard also specifies the setup of a mandatory foot immersion disinfection pool between changing rooms and the swimming pool. Safety assurance requirements cover the configuration of lifeguard observation platforms, lifesaving equipment, and the mandatory presence of qualified swimming lifeguards based on pool surface area. Facilities must establish comprehensive safety management systems and display prominent safety warnings. The standard also prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to swimmers and requires a minimum per capita swimming area.
Testing methods
The standard primarily references compliance with existing national standards for testing and evaluation rather than detailing specific test procedures. Key evaluations include checking water quality parameters against GB 9667, verifying the static friction coefficient of wet flooring, and assessing illumination levels. It also involves visual and structural inspections for pool depth markings, equipment configuration, and safety signage compliance.
FAQs
What products or facilities are regulated under GB 19079.1-2013?
GB 19079.1-2013 regulates the operation conditions and technical requirements for artificial swimming pools and swimming halls open to public fitness in China.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 19079.1-2003 version?
Yes, the 2013 version removed requirements for natural swimming places and personnel such as medical staff. It added new requirements for children's pools, lifeguard observation platforms, and specific safety warnings like 'no diving' and 'wear swimming caps'.
What are the key personnel requirements under this standard?
Social sports instructors (swimming) and swimming lifeguards must hold national vocational qualification certificates, with lifeguards requiring annual reviews. Water quality administrators must also obtain professional qualification certificates.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- Y55
- ICS
- 97.220
- Competent department
- General Administration of Sport of China
- Technical committee
- General Administration of Sport of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19079.1-2003