Introduction
The British Association for Natural Swimming Pools (BANSP) is the trade association for designers and builders of natural swimming pools and swimming ponds in the British Isles.
We are part of the IOB (International Organization for Natural Bathing Waters), the international umbrella organisation of swimming pond and natural swimming pool experts. The IOB produces guidelines for building swimming ponds and natural pools, and all members of BANSP adhere to these.
Background and Objectives
The BANSP was founded on 8th June 2010 with the following objectives:
- To raise awareness of and confidence in swimming ponds and natural swimming pools among the UK domestic, commercial, and public sectors.
- To create standards for swimming pond and natural swimming pool designers and builders.
- To disseminate information on swimming ponds and natural swimming pools by producing information literature and putting on events.
- To collect and share knowledge and experience between UK members on UK-specific conditions, and on general swimming pond issues between international members of the IOB.