MAC Akasya, Hillside Etiler and NG Spor Kagithane are premium Turkish fitness chains. A typical facility is 3000-5000 m2 with a 25 m pool, 90 C sauna and cardio + weight areas. NFPA 101 classifies these as A-3 amusement, requiring pool chemical storage, sauna FR wood, cardio egress and half-Olympic pool egress.

Fitness Risks

NFPA 101 A-3

Swimming Pool

Sauna

Turkey Fitness

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Sources & Further Reading

NFPA 101, NFPA 1, ASHRAE 62.1, IEC 60335, Sports England. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

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Fatih Selvi

Mechanical engineer and software developer. MEP and fire protection experience.