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Notification of the commencement of operation or change of details of a swimming pool within a tourist accommodation

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The procedure concerns the actions to be taken by the operator of the tourist accommodation if the accommodation includes swimming pools. The notification procedure has replaced the issuance of a swimming pool operation permit. Swimming pools within tourist accommodation shall operate lawfully after submission of said notification. The planned inspection of the lawful operation of the swimming pools shall be carried out on an ex-post basis by the competent authorities.

At a glance

Points of ServiceAvailable only digitally
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
Cost300 €
Deadline of Implementation10 minutes
Process Diagram

Conditions

To submit a swimming pool notification, the operator must have previously submitted a notification of tourism accommodation operation.
Related link
https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

The swimming pool operator must maintain Taxisnet pass codes to access the open business platform.
Related link
https://www1.gsis.gr/gsisapps/gsisinfo/kleidarithmoiCreated.htm

The swimming pool must meet specific technical and electric-mechanical adequacy criteria.
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https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=783408

Fees / Imposts

  • As per Article 11 of Law 4442/2016, a fee of EUR 300 must be paid per notification (irrespective of the number of swimming pools). For each new notification of additional swimming pools, an additional fee must be paid.
    Fee code
    8382
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
    Fee link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Ministry of Digital Governance LogoEUGO LogoGovGR Logo
    Notification of the commencement of operation or change of details of a swimming pool within a tourist accommodation
    What you will need
    1Planning validity information (building permit or settlement of arbitrary construction).Βuilding permit
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    If not included in the respective information of the accommodation.
    2A professional certificate from an engineer regarding the adequacy of the electric-mechanical installations.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    3A professional swimming pool plan signed by a licensed engineer, showing and numbering all the swimming pools as well as any water slides and water toys.Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    4A technical report by a qualified engineer on the operation of the swimming pool.Technical report
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    This report must include at least the following: (including information on any water slides and/or water toys); - source of water; - tank capacity (maximum number of bathers), dimensions, and depth; - water recirculation rate; - filters (filtration area in m2, filtration capacity, number), recirculation pumps (type, horsepower, flow rate), discharge pumps (drainage capacity), spillways, depth markings; - a description of the liquid waste disposal method; - disinfection information (disinfection means, algae control, PH adjustment means, residual chlorine control); - an inspection of water microbiological quality and lab tests; - safety measures for swimmers, lifejackets, a list of emergency telephone numbers, signage, a sloped bottom.
    5Certification by a competent qualified engineer in accordance with his professional rights concerning compliance with the specifications of Article 2 of Law 3766/2009 (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SERIES I, No 102).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    6Solemn Declaration by the operator affirming compliance with the safety regulations.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    In accordance with Public Health Order Γ 1/443/1973 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 87), as amended by Joint Ministerial Decisions of the Ministers of the Interior and of Health and Social Solidarity Γ4/1150/1976 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 937) and Order ΔΥΓ2/80825/2005 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 120) as well as Article 46 of Law 4688/2020 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 101).
    7A certificate from a Lifeguard Training School showing successful participation of the appointed lifeguard in pool lifeguard examinations or a lifeguard permit from a port authority.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    In accordance with Article 46 of Law 4688/2020 and the regulatory acts issued pursuant to it.
    8A certificate of compliance from an accredited certification body on water slide and water toy compliance.Certification
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    As per standards EN 1069-1:2017/FPRA1 and EN 17232:2020 (if any).

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    Legislation

    • Description
      Procedure for notifying commencement of operation of swimming pools in tourist accommodation and special tourism infrastructure facilities via the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS-ADE).
      Legal references
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    About

    Process code
    357446
    NACE code
    55.1
    Description of NACE code
    Hotels and similar accommodation

    Other Information

    Remarks

    The necessary supporting documents must be registered and posted to the OPS platform; during operation, the operator must maintain a file with all the required documentation for the operation of the swimming pool, which it must present when requested by the competent inspection authorities. If the same entity operates the tourist accommodation and the swimming pool, the notification regarding the swimming pool installed at the tourist accommodation shall be submitted during the tourist accommodation notification phase. In the case of a subsequent addition of a new swimming pool, the notification of the tourist accommodation must be amended, and a new fee must be paid.

    ID: 357446

    Name: Notification of the commencement of operation or change of details of a swimming pool within a tourist accommodation

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