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Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021

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Type: Subsidiary Legislation
Status: In force
Enacted: 1987
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this subsidiary legislation

Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation EPHA-S643-2021 1987, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1987.

Regulation 1

Citation and commencement

This Order is the Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 and comes into operation on 31 August 2021.

Regulation 2

Definitions

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires —“multi‑use spa pool” means any artificial pool that —

(a)

is designed to operate with a water recirculation system that utilises hydrojet circulation or air induction bubbles; and

(b)

is not completely drained of water after every use of the pool;“swimming pool” means any artificial pool, device or facility that —

(a)

is designed to operate with a water recirculation system that does not utilise hydrojet circulation or air induction bubbles; (b)is not completely drained of water after every use of the pool, device or facility; and

(c)

is, or is intended to be, primarily used for people to swim, dip, dive or wade in;“water playground” means any facility that —

(a)

has one or more artificial water features;

(b)

is designed to operate with a water recirculation system that does not utilise hydrojet circulation or air induction bubbles;

(c)

is not completely drained of water after every use of the facility; and

(d)

is, or is intended to be, primarily used for people to play or interact in.

Definition

“multi‑use spa pool” means any artificial pool that —

(a)

is designed to operate with a water recirculation system that utilises hydrojet circulation or air induction bubbles; and

(b)

is not completely drained of water after every use of the pool;

Definition

“swimming pool” means any artificial pool, device or facility that —

(a)

(c)

is, or is intended to be, primarily used for people to swim, dip, dive or wade in;

Definition

“water playground” means any facility that —

(a)

has one or more artificial water features;

(b)

is designed to operate with a water recirculation system that does not utilise hydrojet circulation or air induction bubbles;

(c)

is not completely drained of water after every use of the facility; and

(d)

is, or is intended to be, primarily used for people to play or interact in.

Regulation 3

Licensable aquatic facilities

Subregulation 1

Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), every aquatic facility of any of the following descriptions or types is a licensable aquatic facility for the purposes of the Act:

(a)

any multi‑use spa pool; (b)any swimming pool;

(c)

any water playground.

Subregulation 2

Sub‑paragraph (1) does not apply to any aquatic facility that is —

(a)

used, or intended to be used, solely for the treatment of, or use by, animals kept as pets; (b)set up for temporary display or use, for a period not exceeding 3 months; or

(c)

located in or on any part (except the common property) of any residential premises.

Common questions

What is Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021?: Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation EPHA-S643-2021 1987, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1987.
Is Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 still in force?: Yes — Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 is currently in force.
When did Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 take effect?: Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 was first recorded in 1987.
How many regulations does Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 have?: Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 contains 3 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021?: The official text of Environmental Public Health (Licensable Aquatic Facilities) Order 2021 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.