Section 4: Artificial baths

The provisions of this section apply to public or private artificial bathing facilities for collective use. Open-system artificial bathing facilities whose replenishment depends on the tides are not subject to the provisions of this section. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: “Artificial bathing facility” means a bathing facility whose water is kept captive. “Water held captive” means water that is separated from surface water or groundwater…

Any person opening an artificial bathing facility to the public must have the bathing water profile mentioned in article D. 1332-20. This profile covers the filling water, when it is not intended for human consumption, and the water in the bathing area. In the event of significant modifications to environmental conditions, construction work or changes to infrastructures in the artificial bathing area or its immediate vicinity, which are likely to…

The supply of an artificial bathing facility with water other than water intended for human consumption is ensured under the conditions of I and II of article D. 1332-4. The content of the authorisation file referred to in this paragraph for the supply of an artificial bathing facility with water other than water intended for human consumption is set by order of the Minister for Health.

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.