GB19079.10-2013
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 10: Scuba diving place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第10部分：潜水场所
GB 19079.10-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 10: Scuba diving place. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 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 scuba diving places providing recreational scuba diving services to the public. It applies to various types of artificial scuba diving places and natural scuba diving places that are open to society. It is mandatory for all operators and managers of public diving facilities.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive requirements for personnel, facilities, and equipment. For personnel, diving instructors must hold relevant national occupational qualification certificates and undergo annual health checks. For artificial diving places, the standard specifies requirements for the diving pool, including static friction coefficients of surrounding floors, specific depth limits for shallow and deep zones, and minimum pool area. It also mandates adequate lighting and dedicated areas for equipment placement. For natural diving places, the requirements focus on safety infrastructure, including clear warning signs, command points, and the provision of entry ropes and surface floats. Regarding diving equipment, the standard requires all gear to be complete, in good condition, and accompanied by quality inspection certificates. Imported equipment must have Chinese manuals. It specifically mandates that compressed air systems provide breathing gas compliant with GB 18435. Furthermore, auxiliary facilities such as locker rooms, showers, toilets, and communication equipment must meet defined safety and hygiene standards. Operators must ensure a minimum activity area of 4 square meters per person in the diving zone.
Testing methods
The standard references several testing and evaluation methods primarily through cited standards. Key assessments include verifying water quality against GB 9667 and GB 3097, and testing breathing gases for compressed air systems according to GB 18435. Facility evaluations also include measuring the static friction coefficient of floors and ensuring horizontal illuminance on the water surface meets the minimum threshold.
FAQs
What products or facilities are regulated under GB 19079.10-2013?
This standard regulates scuba diving places that provide recreational diving services to the public, encompassing both artificial diving pools and natural diving sites.
Are there specific requirements for diving instructors under this standard?
Yes, diving instructors must hold relevant national occupational qualification certificates, pass annual health examinations, and maintain a specific instructor-to-diver ratio of at least 1:4 during experience diving activities.
What are the key updates in GB 19079.10-2013 compared to the 2005 version?
The 2013 version updates the scope to focus on recreational diving services, adds specific depth and area requirements for artificial pools, introduces requirements for imported equipment manuals, and modifies safety and hygiene management protocols.
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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 19079.10-2005