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The Raffarin Law - swimming pools in France
In December 2002 the French government passed the Raffarin Law. This regulates the safety of 'inground' swimming pools.
The law was introduced to help reduce the number of deaths by drowning, particularly of under fives.
The new regulations have been in force since May 2004 and apply to all privately owned buried or partially buried swimming pools.
This includes those at private rental properties.
We have summarised the requirements for you, but full details (in French) can be found on afnor.fr. AFNOR is the French safety standards body. Search for 'piscines' to bring up relevant standards and articles.
The following points are intended as basic guidelines but are not a definitive interpretation of French law regarding swimming pool security measures:
What does the Raffarin Law mean for me?
If you have one of the following types of pools, you are not affected by the law:
1. Indoor swimming pools2. Ponds
3. Pools entirely above ground (usually accessed by a ladder)
However, all open air pools that do not fall into any of the above categories will need to comply. Failure to do so could result in a fine of €45,000.
Each safety measure (outlined below) has an NF number. This is an official mark of conformity. When fitting equipment, you must make sure it carries this mark. Your supplier or installer should be able to advise you on this.
Check with your insurance company and letting agent as to which type or make of security measure is acceptable under their terms.
As set out by AFNOR, pools covered by the Raffarin Law must be protected by at least one of the following safety measures:
1. Safety barriers (NF P90-306)o If a pool is collectively used, for example at a
holiday home, any barrier must be at least 1.10m in height.
o Any access points, such as gates, must be self-closing and self-locking. They must entail at least two actions to be opened.
o Any barrier must be made of a specified pool security fencing material.
o Natural barriers such as hedges and ditches do not count.
2. Pool alarms (NF P90-307)
o There are two main types of alarm available: immersion detectors and perimeter alarms.
o Immersion detectors register a fall into the pool and an alarm must sound within 12 seconds.
o Perimeter alarms work by using infra-red beams, which trigger an alarm when broken.
o Any alarm must be tested monthly.
o A responsible adult must be able to respond to the alarm in under three minutes.
3. Pool covers (NF P90-308)
o If this is the sole safety measure, the cover must be used whenever a pool is unattended.
o If you already have a cover which you use over winter (and did so before the law was passed), this must also be AFNOR approved and replaced if necessary.
o If the cover is only used in winter, one of the other three measures must be employed during the summer months.
4. Pool shelters (abris) (NF P90-309)
o This is a sturdier, more permanent cover as per the example on the right.
o Shelters can either be fixed position or fitted on telescopic rails. They can also be high or low ceilinged.
o This is the most expensive option, but will help with heating and cleaning costs as they keep warmth in and debris out.
The safety measures outlined in the Raffarin Law should not replace the vigilance of a responsible adult. Ensure your guests are aware of this.
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France - sport - Article published the Monday 16 August 2010 - Latest update : Monday 16 August 2010 France wins big in European Swimming Championships
Members of France's relay pose with their gold medals in the 4x100m medley relay finalReutersBy RFI The French swimming team shone bright this week in Budapest during the 2010 European Swimming Championships taking 21 medals: eight gold, seven silver and six bronze. The result is France’s strongest ever performance in the European Championships.France leaves the championships at the top of the table. Russia follows, with 12 medals including eight gold. England made it into third place, with a strong perfomance of 18 medals in total, including seven gold.For the French team, Camille Lacourt and Sébastien Rouault twice won gold in individual events. Eighteen year-old Yannick Agnel, winning the 400-metres free-style, brought a breath of fresh air into the already talented French team. Alain Bernard defended his 100m title, making amends for a disappointing performance in the 4x100 relay. Frederick Bousquet took the 50m sprint with a European record and triumphed in the 4x100 medley. Dubosc took bronze in the breaststroke, performing strongly despite being relatively old at 29. Jeremy Stravius, Benjamin Stasiulis and Fabien Gilot also took to the podium in individual events. In the women’s, however, the French team leaves the championships with a sense of unfulfilled potential. They departed without a single gold medal. Ninteen year-old Ophélie-Cyrielle Etienne, remains a bright hope for the future, taking three silver medals. President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday congratulated the French team for their "fabulous performance". The entire team is invited to a lunch at the Elysée palace on 26 August.tags: France - Sport - Swimming Connect Join your RFI community
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o France - sport - Article published the Monday 16 August 2010 - Latest update : Monday 16 August 2010 France wins big in European Swimming Championships
Members of France's relay pose with their gold medals in the 4x100m medley relay finalReutersBy RFI The French swimming team shone bright this week in Budapest during the 2010 European Swimming Championships taking 21 medals: eight gold, seven silver and six bronze. The result is France’s strongest ever performance in the European Championships.France leaves the championships at the top of the table. Russia follows, with 12 medals including eight gold. England made it into third place, with a strong perfomance of 18 medals in total, including seven gold.For the French team, Camille Lacourt and Sébastien Rouault twice won gold in individual events. Eighteen year-old Yannick Agnel, winning the 400-metres free-style, brought a breath of fresh air into the already talented French team. Alain Bernard defended his 100m title, making amends for a disappointing performance in the 4x100 relay. Frederick Bousquet took the 50m sprint with a
European record and triumphed in the 4x100 medley. Dubosc took bronze in the breaststroke, performing strongly despite being relatively old at 29. Jeremy Stravius, Benjamin Stasiulis and Fabien Gilot also took to the podium in individual events. In the women’s, however, the French team leaves the championships with a sense of unfulfilled potential. They departed without a single gold medal. Ninteen year-old Ophélie-Cyrielle Etienne, remains a bright hope for the future, taking three silver medals. President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday congratulated the French team for their "fabulous performance". The entire team is invited to a lunch at the Elysée palace on 26 August.tags: France - Sport - Swimming
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