5.4  Key Design Requirements

•  The Learner Pool shall be separated from the Main Pool by a temporary or permanent partition (minimum height 1.8m) to ensure that the environmental control of the two pools can be achieved as well as to ensure that there is no interference between the activities taking place in each pool.

•  Moveable floors and bulkheads shall comply with the following safety aspects:

(a)  pool circulation shall not be adversely affected by the floor and bulkhead installation;

(b)  there shall be no access by members of the public to the underside of the moveable floor;

(c)  if a flap prevents access to the underside of the floor, precautionary measures shall be taken to prevent people slipping off the flap; [is this a design matter or a service requirement?]

(d)  there shall be no entrapment hazards around the edges of the floor, which shall be filled by a flexible gasket;

(e)  gaps shall not exceed current legislation and guidelines;

(f)  if the floor is able to be tilted, the gradient should not exceed 1:15.

•  Clear and accurate depth indicators shall be provided in prominent positions so that they can be seen by all bathers using the Learner Pool. If the floor is to be tilted then the indicators should be located at each end of the floor.

•  Glare and spectral reflection across the Learner Pools shall not occur.

•  Poolside, changing, and toilet finishes shall be slip resistant.

•  Particular attention shall be given to pool gratings, wall finishes, lighting and the acoustic performance of the space.  

•  Signage shall be clear and instructive and comply with health and safety guidelines.

•  The changing facilities shall be secure with appropriate surveillance equipment installed.