Water Safety – How We Comply with SRVFS 2007:5
Being near water always involves risk, whether at harbors, quays, beaches, or piers. To reduce accidents and save lives, Sweden has developed guidelines on how lifesaving equipment should be designed, placed, and maintained. These are outlined in SRVFS 2007:5 – General advice from the Swedish Rescue Services Agency on equipment for water lifesaving.
At Shore Safety, we are proud that our products are designed to fully harmonize with these guidelines and help create safer environments for everyone.
What does the law say?
The foundation lies in the Act on Protection Against Accidents (SFS 2003:778). It states that owners or users of buildings and facilities must, “to a reasonable extent”, provide equipment for lifesaving in case of fire or other accidents. In water-related environments, SRVFS 2007:5 clarifies what is considered a “reasonable extent”.
The guidelines recommend that:
- Where equipment should be located – at harbors, quays, bathing areas, and other places where people are close to water.
- Distance between stations – no more than 100 meters at bathing areas and 200 meters along urban quays.
- Placement and visibility – equipment must be easy to spot, close to the water, and simple to use in an emergency.
- Maintenance – equipment should be inspected regularly and always kept functional.
- Risk adaptation – the equipment should be adapted to local risks and site conditions.
How Shore Safety ensures compliance
Our lifesaving products are developed in line with SRVFS 2007:5. This means they are:
- Clearly marked and visible – with reflectors, signage, and standardized colors for quick identification.
- Durable and maintenance-free – built to withstand harsh outdoor environments all year round.
- Adaptable to different environments – we offer tailored solutions for beaches, quays, piers, and harbors, with proper fittings for each setting.
- Complete – our stations come with lifebuoys, ladders, hooks, and all essential equipment according to the recommendations.
- Easy to service – with spare parts and accessories available for ongoing maintenance.
More than just equipment – a complete safety approach
Complying with SRVFS 2007:5 is not only about installing a lifebuoy. It is about the whole picture: proper placement, accessibility, routines for inspection, and training in how the equipment is used.
Shore Safety supports property owners, municipalities, and companies in doing things right from the start – from risk analysis and product selection to installation and ongoing maintenance.
Together we save lives
Every year, drowning accidents occur in Sweden that could have been prevented with the right equipment in the right place. By following legislation and using purpose-built solutions, we can create safer environments at our beaches, piers, and harbors.
At Shore Safety, we take responsibility by delivering solutions that not only meet legal requirements – but exceed them.
