Section 2: Provisions relating to bathing and swimming pools open to the public

All bathing and swimming pools open to the public must, during public opening hours, be supervised at all times by qualified staff holding a state-issued diploma defined by regulation.

Infringements of the provisions of article L. 322-7 are punishable by a 5th class fine. The court may also order the closure of the swimming pool or bathing area. A repeat offence is punishable by one month’s imprisonment and a fine of €3,750. The usurpation of the title provided for in article L. 322-7 will be punishable by the penalties provided for in article 433-17 of the French Criminal Code.

The health and safety rules relating to the installation, layout and operation of bathing and swimming pools are defined in articles L. 1332-1 to L. 1332-4 and L. 1337-1 of the Public Health Code.