TS 13460

TS 13460 is a service standard for authorized service providers that work on water filtration or treatment systems used in swimming pools and similar facilities, as well as other pool equipment connected with those systems. Its focus is not the design of the filter or treatment unit itself, but the way the service organisation is structured, staffed, equipped, and documented so that it can provide consistent technical service.

What the service rules are concerned with

The standard covers operating rules, structural characteristics, technical equipment, staff qualifications, and certification-related provisions for authorised services. In general technical terms, pool water filtration and treatment rely on a coordinated system of circulation, removal of suspended matter, and physical or chemical conditioning of the water, together with related pumps, pipework, and auxiliary components. For this reason, service capability is not only a matter of repair skills, but also of understanding how the whole water-handling system functions.

Why authorised service matters in pool equipment

Pool environments place continuous demands on equipment because water quality, flow, and treatment performance all affect day-to-day operation. In common technical usage, an authorised service is expected to have trained personnel, suitable tools and facilities, and an organisation that can maintain traceability and service discipline. TS 13460 sets out the rules for that service framework for pool filtration and treatment-related work; it is therefore about the service organisation rather than a product specification for the equipment itself.

• Covers water filtration or treatment systems used in pools and similar locations.
• Focuses on the organisation, equipment, and operation of authorised service providers.
• Includes personnel qualifications and certification-related rules.
• Applies to service providers supporting pool-related equipment.