As 3979-2006 Hydrotherapy Pools
As 3979-2006 Hydrotherapy Pools
As 3979-2006 Hydrotherapy Pools
AS 3979—2006
Hydrotherapy pools
Australian Standard™
AS 3979—2006
This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee MS-051, Hydrotherapy Pools.
It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 7 March 2006.
This Standard was published on 4 April 2006.
Australian Standard™
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Hydrotherapy pools
Originated as AS 3979—1991.
Third edition 2006.
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Published by Standards Australia, GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
ISBN 0 7337 7365 6
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee MS-051, Hydrotherapy Pools, to
supersede AS 3979—1993.
The objective of this Standard is to provide designers, specifiers and other interested parties
with design, construction and operation information to facilitate the standardization of the
hydrotherapy industry in Australia.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and
guidance.
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CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD.............................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 4 SAFETY
4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 16
4.2 SECURITY................................................................................................................ 16
4.3 EMERGENCY EGRESS DOORS............................................................................. 16
FOREWORD
One of the fundamental difficulties in preparing a Standard for the design of purpose-built
hydrotherapy pools is to ensure that the pool and its facilities meet the needs of all potential
users.
During the development of this Standard it was necessary to consider the general
requirements of all public, private and domestic hydrotherapy pools. It was not considered
appropriate to nominate specific materials of construction or all design features of the pool
as cost considerations, resulting from the insistence on particular materials and some design
features, could place unacceptable constraints on the construction of hydrotherapy pools.
Hydrotherapy pools are constructed primarily, for use by persons of all ages suffering from
a variety of conditions and disabilities, for the purpose of undertaking hydrotherapeutic
exercise. In some cases they may be used for the teaching of swimming to persons with
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disabilities. These pools may also be utilized for general exercise activities. Due to the
temperature at which the water is maintained, they are not recommended for intensive
swimming training or high-level fitness activities.
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Hydrotherapy pools
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the design, construction and
operation of pools, and requirements for use by and management of persons whose
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conditions require hydrotherapy. It does not apply to small tanks that incorporate fixed or
rotating water jets with a water capacity of less than 7500 L or to small prefabricated
therapy/fitness pools.
NOTE: The recommendation of this Standard may also provide advice for use when designing general
purpose pools which from, time to time, may be made available for hydrotherapy purposes.