Part One: General health protection

The quality of the water in the artificial bathing facility and the quality of the filling water are deemed to be compliant when they constantly comply with the quality limits during the period when the bathing facility is open. Quality references relating to microbiological parameters constitute vigilance thresholds for the person responsible for the artificial bathing facility. Quality limits and standards are set by order of the Minister for Health.

I.-The health inspection mentioned in article L. 1332-3 includes any operation to check compliance with the legislative and regulatory provisions relating to the health safety of bathing water. It includes in particular: 1° Inspecting bathing waters; 2° Checking the management and health safety measures implemented by the person responsible for the bathing water and the mayor, in particular informing the public and banning bathing; 3° Taking samples and analysing bathing…

I.- If the quality limits of the filling water defined by the order referred to in article D. 1332-46 are not complied with, the person responsible for the artificial bathing facility is required to: 1° Carry out an investigation to determine the cause; 2° Take the necessary measures to restore the quality of the filling water and ensure compliance with the provisions referred to in article D. 1332-46. II.- If…

Artificial bathing in a closed system meets the following requirements: 1° The entire volume of the bathing area must be renewed in less than 12 hours, during the period when it is open to the public. This renewal is ensured by a continuous supply of new and recycled water. Artificial bathing areas are equipped with a system for measuring the volume and estimating the flow rate of the various supplies…

The person responsible for the enclosed artificial bathing area uses treatment products and processes which are not likely, either by themselves or through their residues, to present a direct or indirect danger to human health under normal or foreseeable conditions of use. Biocidal products used to disinfect the water in the treatment area comply with product type 2 relating to disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans…

Artificial bathing in an open system meets the following requirements: 1° The entire volume of the artificial bathing area must be renewed in less than 12 hours, at all times when it is open to the public. This renewal is permanent and ensured by a supply of new water. The artificial bathing area is equipped with a system for assessing the volume and flow rate of the various injections of…

The sanitary facilities are located close to the artificial bathing area and beaches and are clearly signposted for bathers and non-bather companions. The type and minimum number of sanitary facilities are set by order of the Minister for Health.

The results of the analyses carried out as part of the health checks provided for in article D. 1332-47 and the rules and regulations of the artificial bathing facility are clearly displayed for users. The minimum health requirements to be included in the internal regulations are set by order of the Minister for Health. The person responsible for the artificial bathing facility must inform bathers in an appropriate and visible…

Artificial bathing areas that qualify as bathing areas with paid access within the meaning ofarticle D. 322-12 of the French Sports Code must meet the technical and equipment safety standards set out in articles R. 322-7 and D. 322-16 of the same code.