3 mistakes to avoid when building your shell pool

With the good weather arriving, are you increasingly thinking about havingyour dream pool builtin your garden? More accessible for individuals, thepoolis indeed a considerable asset for young and old alike. A synonym for idleness and leisure, it is as appreciated by singles as by large families.

But be careful, embarking on theconstruction of a shell poolis not something to be improvised. Such a construction project requires studying your project and gathering information on several criteria, at the risk of making mistakes that could compromise its use.

Focus on the 3 mistakes to avoid when construction of your shell pool.

1. Not finding out about the regulations and the steps to take before your swimming pool construction project

Yes indeed! In France,the installation of a shell poolon private land is subject to certain rules. Before finding theFrench pool installerwho will be able to meet your expectations, you will therefore need to contact your town hall to learn more about the current legislation.

First, you will need to inquire about theswimming pool construction site, namely whether or not it is a protected area. If this is the case, consider consulting thePLU, Local Urban Plan,which brings together the urban planning rules of your municipality. You will thus know more about any restrictions imposed by the town hall.

Furthermore, depending on thedimensions of your shell pool, a prior declaration or abuilding permitmay be required:

– If it is a mini-pool, that is to say, a pool smaller than 10m22you will not need to complete any administrative formalities.

– If your pool dimensions are between 10 and 100m2, a declaration of works must be carried out beforehand at the town hall.

– If your shell pool measures more than 100m22you will need to apply for a building permit from the town planning department of your town hall.

In the event of non-compliance with the regulations in force, the town hall may require the destruction of your swimming pool, at your expense, and sanction you with a fine of between 1,200 and 300,000 euros.

2. Not studying the location of your pool

Contrary to popular belief, you cannot install a swimming pool just anywhere. Besides aesthetic aspects,the location of your poolmust take into account numerous criteria, such as the type of soil (limestone, clay, etc.), the slope of the land, the location of trees, but also sunlight.

Although this step is generally long, it is no less necessary; indeed, the study of the location of your pool will save you a lot of trouble. Poorly installed, a pool can later be difficult to maintain. So be patient and study carefully the location of your swimming pool !

3. Neglecting pool safety

Having a swimming pool at home is certainly synonymous with pleasure and relaxation. But neglecting the safety aspect can quickly turn the dream into a nightmare! To avoid the risk of falling and drowning, you will need to respect certain safety rules – regardless of the size and depth of your pool. 

Pool shelter, automatic or even submerged, it's up to you to choose the security device best suited to your pool. Be aware, however, that your equipment must comply with the standards put in force by Afnor (French Association for Standardization), otherwise you risk a fine of up to €45,000.

So, to all those who plan tobuild a shell poolin the coming months, start thinking now about thesafety deviceyou want to put in place to protect your loved ones.

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