Swimming Pool Facility Exemption

In certain cases, an operator of a swimming pool facility can apply for an exemption from specific requirements that apply to swimming pool facilities. An exemption may be granted when strict compliance with certain regulations is unreasonably burdensome, while alternative measures can provide a comparable level of protection.

Since January 1, 2024, the requirements for swimming pool facilities are governed by the Omgevingswet and the Besluit activiteiten leefomgeving, which replaced the former Wet hygiene en veiligheid badinrichtingen en zwemgelegenheden. You must submit the exemption application to the province, which assesses whether your proposed alternative measures are sufficient to ensure the hygiene and safety of visitors.