BS EN 17125:2018

What is BS EN 17125 - Domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs about?  

BS EN 17125 discusses domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs. BS EN 17125 specifies safety requirements and test methods for domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs for indoor and/or outdoor use, covering the following: 

• Portable spas including inflatable spas 
• Exercise spas (factory-built or field-engineered)  
• Scandinavian hot tubs, field-engineered spas 
• Any associated equipment 

BS EN 17125 is a recommendation that supports a variety of legal Regulations and Codes of Practice in each country Practice in each country. BS EN 17125 is designed to complement the required rules and regulations contained in European Regulations such as: 

• Building Regulations 
• Health and Safety/Health Protection Regulations 
• Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) 
• Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, see Directive 2011/65/EU 
• Water Supply Regulation(s) (e.g., Commission Directive (EU) 2015/1787) 
• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE), see Directive 2012/19/EU; 
• Or in European Standards, such as EN 60335-2-60 

Note: BS EN 17125 is not applicable to 

• Any type of swimming pool and mini pool. 
• Public spas and paddling pools 
• Spas specifically intended for physical/medical therapy and beauty therapy  
• Flotation tanks and flotation pools 
• Bathtubs 
• Natural spas 
• Birthing pools 

Who is BS EN 17125 - Domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs for? 

BS EN 17125 on domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs is useful for: 

• Portable Tub Manufacturers 
• Hot Tub Designers  
• Health and safety bodies 
• Inspection personnel 
• Gym Maintenance Department 
• Distributor and Retailer of Hot Spa/Tubs 

Why should you use BS EN 17125 - Domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs?  

Domestic use of a pool/spa/hot tub is designated solely for the owner's/proprietor's/operator's family and guests including the use connected with renting dwellings for family use. Spa, hot tub, whirlpool are vessels containing temperature-controlled water in a closed system not integrated with a swimming pool, which is designated for sitting in or lying on a supporting structure with water treatment. BS EN 17125 outlines the technical items of associated equipment necessary for a properly equipped spa or hot tub to ensure it is clean, healthy, and safe to use.  

BS EN 17125 provides you with a design that ensures they are manufactured and installed correctly, and the end-user is aware of the correct operation and maintenance to ensure they are safe and healthy to use. BS EN 17125 provides advice and guidance for installers and maintainers of domestic spas/whirlpool spas/hot tubs. BS EN 17125 helps you to ensure the safety of your equipped spa or hot tub.