Report BR 165 Corrosion of metals in swimming pool buildings

Publication Year

1989

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Deterioration of stainless steels has been found at various locations in a small number of the 1,400 or so swimming pool and leisure pool buildings known to exist. Where this has affected the wire hangers of suspended ceilings, cracking has been found. Loss of a sufficient number of wires may jeopardise safety and a few instances of consequent local and progressive collapse of ceiling units have occurred. It is recommended that all owners of covered swimming pools should immediately establish whether swimming pool buildings in their ownership contain suspended ceilings. If they do, early inspection should be made by a structural engineer. Guidance is given on inspections which should be carried out and the implications for remedial measures. Recommendations are given for materials more suitable than the commonly-used austenitic stainless steels. Deterioration of other components raises questions about their future design and maintenance to provide satisfactory performance.

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Author

Moore, J. F. A. and Cox, R. N.

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