Hydrotherapy Pool for patient rehabilitation and exercise under supervision. Pool size 15m x 6 m (not including pool surrounds) provides space for up to 12 Users. Additional area required may be based on 2m2 per person. Pool and surrounds to comply with relevant standards and Guidelines. Pool will require wheelchair and trolley access. Additional privacy is required for changing and showering of patients on trolleys.
Additional Design Considerations:
- Depth 0.9 metres to 1.5 metres - gradual slope; Deep end may be
reduced if paediatric use is likely to be frequent
- Wet deck - single channel recommended;
- Temperature of water recommended: 33 - 40 degrees C;
- Temperature of air to be no more than 10 degees below water
temperature, range 22 - 27 degrees C
- Water to be earthed
- Pool surface - tiled, non-slip; ensure a high level of slip resistance to
tiles on the ramp; vertical surfaces of tiling do not need to be slip
resistant
- Glazing to pool walls recommended
- Ramp access with handrail & stair access with handrails
- Pool handrails required - not recessed type
- Pool blanket may be required (insulation for energy conservation)
- Disinfection system is essential & to be considered
- Pool hydraulic hoist may be required
- Underwater pressure jets for therapeutic purposes is optional
Amendment
29.03.2024 First Draft
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
3090
Wall finish
Tiles
Glazed
2145
Skirting
Tiles
To match floor
Coved
5040
Ceiling
Fibre cement
Paint, washable
Flush set, suspended
4250AFFL recommended for ventilation & evaporation
4031
Wall protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Corner guards to 1500mm AFFL
as required; other heights also acceptable as per project standardisation
7030
Observation
Alum/ Glass
Powdercoat
Internal window, door height
observation windows as required
7001
Windows
desirable
9010
Doors
Alum/ Toughened glass
Powdercoat/ paint
Single leaf, fully glazed
alternative Exit if required by Building Regulation; 920mm clear opening, lockable
1175
Floor finish
Tiles
Non-slip
Ceramic
appropriate tiles for pools should be specified
6169
Doors
Alum/ Toughened glass
Powdercoat/ Paint
1 1/2 leaf, fully glazed
to Lobby/ Waiting & Exit; Minimum 1350mm clear opening with 1400mm being ideal, lockable, restricted access
2767
Cornice
Plasterboard
Paint
Square set
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
8398
Trolley: resuscitation
MEQ - Furniture
3
1
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
8767
Defibrillator: with monitor
3
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
on resuscitation trolley
10132
Clock: master clock
3
1
yes
opt
___
___
___
___
___
___
39156
Patient lifter: pool
2
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
optional
40630
Pool blanket: auto operated
1
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
optional
41910
Public address system
1
1
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
announcements, music
10495
Hydrotherapy pool: fixed floor
1
1
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1140
Public address system
Communications
1
4010
Cold water: outlet
Hydraulics
1
for washing down concourse
4033
Floor waste
Hydraulics
every 3-4 metres on concourse
5005
Air conditioning: special
HVAC
to prevent condensation; ensure all ductwork & grilles are corrosion resistant
2189
General LED
Lighting
to avoid reflection on water; avoid luminaires over actual water area (for maintenance)
8080
Emergency call
Nurse Call
4
waterproof, chlorine resistant; 1 each side of pool
2587
PO: Special: for equipment
Power
2
1 - motorised pool blanket if required; 1 - pool lifter if required