TS 11899

TS 11899 is a service standard that addresses the general rules for water preparation, technical construction, control, maintenance, and operation in swimming and bathing pools. Its subject includes pool types using fresh water, sea water, medicinal water, mineral water, and thermal water, as well as hot massage pools, with attention to how water quality and operating conditions should be managed.

In technical terms, pool-water preparation is not only a matter of treatment chemicals; it is a combined framework covering bringing water into suitable condition before use, maintaining hygiene, ensuring proper installation of the technical components, and carrying out routine operational control. This reflects the practical interdependence of circulation, filtration, disinfection, and management in pool engineering.

How pool-water preparation fits into operation

From a general engineering perspective, pool-water preparation means the set of processes used to remove contaminants, reduce microbiological risk, and preserve user comfort. Core functions such as filtration, disinfection, and circulation keep pool water usable over time. The scope of this standard brings those functions together with technical construction, inspection, maintenance, and management within one general framework.

Covered pool types and boundaries

• Swimming pools and bathing pools
• Pools containing fresh water, sea water, medicinal water, mineral water, and thermal water
• Hot massage pools
• General rules for water preparation, technical construction, control, maintenance, and operation

This record belongs to a withdrawn standard, but its subject still points to an integrated approach to pool facilities, where water treatment and operating practice are considered alongside technical design. Because the water source and intended use can vary significantly from one pool type to another, alignment between water characteristics and facility design is a key concept in pool technology.