UKAS slip testing for
leisure centres.

Why leisure centres commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Municipal leisure centre operators — council trust arrangements, private operators running public contracts — are a regular slip testing client. PWTAG operational standards require documented pool-surround slip resistance; wet-side changing areas have specific barefoot-protocol testing requirements.

Specific issues we see in leisure centres

• Pool surrounds. PWTAG operational threshold PTV 24+ barefoot. Testing at commissioning and re-test periodically through operational life.
• Pool ladder bases and steps. Frequently-polished by wear. Specific attention needed.
• Wet-side changing rooms. Barefoot use. Specific testing protocol with Slider 55.
• Gym and studio dry-side. Standard Annex C testing. Different floor spec from wet-side.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C for dry-side. Annex B (barefoot, Slider 55) for wet-side. PWTAG operational threshold interpretation for pool surrounds. UKSRG Issue 6 protocol.

What you get

• UKAS accredited pendulum test report (Lab 7933)
• PTV results for every test location, dry and wet
• Interpretation against BS EN 16165 and UKSRG benchmarks
• Photographic record of test locations
• Measurement uncertainty statements (required for admissibility)
• 5 working day turnaround from site visit to report

Common questions

Post-refurbishment acceptance?

Common. Independent UKAS acceptance testing after pool refurbishment protects the operator from contractor self-certification issues.

Trust-operated facility — who commissions?

Usually the trust. Sometimes the council contract requires a joint evidence file.

Which PTV thresholds apply?

PWTAG PTV 24+ for pool surrounds is the working operational threshold. BS 8204 sets higher acceptance thresholds for new-build work.

Splash pad areas?

Same barefoot protocol as pool surrounds. Often overlooked because the contamination profile looks different, but the usage is the same.