The declaration of the initial opening of a swimming pool or bathing area provided for in article L. 1332-1 of the Public Health Code must be accompanied by supporting documentation. These documents are drawn up in accordance with the procedures defined in appendix III-7 of this code. They must be sent in triplicate to the town hall where the establishment is to be located no later than two months before…
When changes are made to the facilities of a swimming pool or bathing area, these must be declared in accordance with the procedure laid down in article A. 322-4.
The internal regulations of each swimming pool must include at least the provisions set out in appendix III-8 of this code. They must be clearly displayed for users.
In swimming pools, a complete and up-to-date technical file containing plans and descriptions of the installations is made available to the agents referred to in article L. 1332-5 of the Public Health Code.
The diplomas provided for in article D. 322-11 for supervising bathing areas that are open to the public free of charge, that are equipped and authorised by the regulations are: – diplomas conferring the title of lifeguard; – the national aquatic safety and rescue certificate.
The declaration provided for in article D. 322-13 shall be drawn up in triplicate. It shall include the surname, first name, date and place of birth and place of residence of the persons concerned, as well as their qualifications and diplomas. It must be accompanied by a civil status form less than three months old, a copy of each of the qualifications cited and a medical certificate less than three…
The lifeguard and rescue organisation plan referred to in article D. 322-16 is drawn up by the operator of the bathing establishment with paid access. It forms part of the general safety organisation of the establishment. For the same establishment, it groups together all the measures for preventing accidents linked to aquatic, bathing and swimming activities and for planning emergency services, and its aim is: – to prevent accidents linked…
The surveillance and rescue organisation plan, an example of which is given in annex III-10, includes all of the following elements: 1° A description accompanied by an overall plan of the facilities, showing in particular : – the pools, slides and special equipment; – the surveillance areas; – the surveillance posts; – the location of search, rescue and emergency equipment; – the chemical storage areas; – the pump stop controls…
Based on the elements mentioned in article A. 322-13, and for each identified time slot corresponding to the same type of organisation defined, the surveillance and emergency organisation plan determines how surveillance is to be organised. It sets the number and qualifications of the person(s) assigned to supervise the defined areas. It sets the number of bathers who may be admitted simultaneously to the bathing establishment to practise the activities…
The surveillance and rescue organisation plan may provide for the operator to organise periodic drills to simulate the alarm phase, so that personnel can be trained in search and rescue operations.
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