In addition to providing consumers with a safe living space by improving the quality of products and services, standards contribute significantly to the national economy by keeping pace with technological innovations. In this context, the elements that play an important role in setting standards are the cooperation between professional chambers, sector associations, and relevant government agencies. These institutions combine their sectoral expertise and experience and set standards through advisory laws and regulations, sometimes making these standards mandatory.
The implementation of standards starts at the design and planning stage of a facility. Selecting materials and equipment that comply with the standards ensures that these standards can be implemented effectively. This stage not only improves product quality but is also critical to the durability and reliability of the plant. Continued compliance with the standards must also be ensured during the assembly process of the plant, which requires a standards-compliant construction and installation process.
Likewise, the operation of the facility must also comply with standards. This includes operating the facility in a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant manner. Maintaining compliance with standards during operation is ensured through regular audits and updates. This ensures that both consumers and business owners receive and deliver a service that meets standards, thereby improving quality of life and safety standards across society.
The standards set for all facilities, including swimming pools, aim to maximize user satisfaction by prioritizing aesthetics, comfort, and safety. These standards regulate the general functioning of the facilities and ensure that significant progress is made in many areas, especially in the pool sector, during the negotiation process between the European Union (EU) and Turkey. In this context, EU standards are integrated into our national standards and adopted in the sector.
In the pool sector, there are nearly fifteen standards related to safety and health, such as TS EN 13451-1 and TS EN 60598-1. These standards are effective in a wide range of areas, starting from the design of pools to the construction process, use, and maintenance, and contribute to the creation of a safe, hygienic, and environmentally friendly environment at all stages of pool facilities. Aesthetic and comfort standards are also taken into consideration to ensure that users get the most out of the facilities.
During the negotiation process with the European Union, Turkey's progress in the pool sector is an important step in harmonizing with EU standards and making the best use of these standards. This integration was carried out to ensure that facility owners and pool users receive a service based on internationally recognized and reliable standards. This makes a positive contribution to the development of the sector, competitiveness, and public health in general.
Various standards, such as TS 13661, UHE 4, DIN 19695/19643, and FINA, are currently applied in the design, construction, and operation of swimming pool filtration systems. These standards aim to achieve several important objectives. These objectives primarily include protecting human health and safety. Designing and operating filtration systems following the standards ensures that users are in a healthy environment during pool use.
Standards also aim to enable producers to offer quality products at low costs. Compliance with set standards ensures that production processes are carried out orderly and efficiently, thus allowing quality products to reach a wider range of consumers. In addition, standards prevent harmful products from being placed on the market, providing consumers with a safe shopping environment. This gives users access to safe and healthy products and makes it easier for them to compare and make the right choices in the market.
For manufacturers, production in compliance with standards improves quality as well as reduces costs. Ensuring compliance with standards increases efficiency in production processes and ensures that products meet the expected performance. This enables companies that produce in compliance with standards to increase their competitiveness in the international market and make a significant contribution to the economy. By offering products that comply with international standards, these companies can increase their export potential and earn more foreign currency for the national economy. Thus, standards play an important role in favor of both consumers and producers by affecting a range of factors from safety to quality of swimming pools and similar facilities.