More safety in swimming pools after the tragedies of recent months: the Chamber of Deputies approved, with 244 votes in favour from all groups, the amendment to the Sports decree on suction systems.
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The text, submitted by the Culture Committee to replace a previous amendment by MP Laura Cavandoli (Lega) on the obligation of swimming caps for under-16s, gathered what rapporteur Gerolamo Cangiano called “unanimous consensus from the groups”, with the waiver of presenting sub-amendments.
“Prevent swirling suction phenomena with a suction cup effect”
The rule requires that in public or private swimming pools intended for public use – including those for collective use – the recirculation system, “and in particular the water intake points such as bottom grates, nozzles or any other material used for this purpose”, guarantees “safety designed to prevent swirling suction phenomena with a suction cup effect on any part of swimmers’ bodies”.
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Closure of the facility in case of violation
In case of violation, “immediate closure of the facility until the obligations provided therein are fulfilled” is foreseen, without prejudice to further obligations already provided for by current legislation on the safety, management and maintenance of swimming facilities.
The fund
For the adaptation of public swimming pools, a fund of 4.725 million euros for 2026 is established in the forecast statement of the Ministry of Economy, covered by reducing the allocation of the special capital account fund of the MEF within the 2026-2028 three-year budget.
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