Kirami leads the way in creating EU standards for hot tubs with the goal to create the safest, most high-quality products in the market
Kirami leads the way in creating EU standards for hot tubs with the goal to create the safest, most high-quality products in the market
Kirami was the only Finnish hot tub producer involved with creating the new EU-wide standard that concerns safety requirements and testing methods for domestic hot tubs. For Kirami safety of all users is a priority, especially children.
General Industry Association YTL contacted Kirami in the autumn of 2010 asking them to join this Europe-wide project where the standard for domestic hot tubs and spas was being developed.
“Standard processes were set so that every country has their own to consider their position on the standard and its details. On top of this, there were general assemblies in the EU and meetings with focus groups to decipher the standard’s sub-categories.” - Data administration and Financial director of Kirami, Eero Rantanen.
Standard (EN 17125) defines the factors according to which pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools are manufactured and installed. There have been multiple European pool manufacturers and security officials working on the standard with Kirami being the active hot tub manufacturer participating in the standardisation work. Understandably, creating the standard has been a time-consuming process.
“Kirami has been working on this for eight years, and we are very proud to have been the lead and only hot tub manufacturer throughout. Whilst it has taken time, it is something we still feel very strongly about, so are thrilled this has now finally been completed.” Data administration- and Financial director of Kirami, Eero Rantanen
Standards improve safety
Standards improve the safety and compatibility of products protecting the consumer and the environment. By buying a standardised product a customer gets a guarantee for receiving a durable and usable product. The standard will be checked every five years and updated if any issues are discovered.
Kirami has always had safety at the forefront of its design process. For example, the 100cm protective heat shield and user manuals, of which are now part of the requirements of the Standard, have always been part of the Kirami hot tub or hot tub package.
“At this moment Kirami is working hard to ensure all products now follow the standard. We are very nearly complete, however, there are a few details such as a fixed thermometer, and warning signs required by the standard are still being planned.
- “We have learned a lot, created relationships, and received support. We now have a chance to follow the development of the industry close by, make new contacts, and learn new safety matters which in turn will help us to create even more high-quality, safe products”. Eero Rantanen.