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So you decided to build your own pool. This is great. You probably have discussed with your family if it should be an in-ground pool, or if you want an above ground pool. Maybe you talked about where the instruments should be installed – we are talking about the pump and the filter, maybe an automatic ph-value measurement apparatus or a heater or something else. There are endless possibilities. And depending on what you want to have it can be located in the cellar of your house, in a pit next to the pool or in a summer house. You may dream about exotic accessories and how you can limit your barbecue guests.

But there are some very important things to consider, before you start to build your own pool. If you don’t take the time to investigate some things you may get into trouble with the law. To prevent some hassle, you should pay attention to these points:

• Are you allowed to build your own pool?

• Where do you get the water from?

• Are there any restrictions you should be aware of?

• On what terms are you allowed to build your own pool?

• Where are you allowed to pour the water away?

• Are damages to the pool and the roofing covered by an insurance you already have?

• Are secondary damages covered by an insurance?

• What consequences are there in case of an accident?

• Does your own pool affect taxes?

• Are there any special arrangements?

Let’s take a closer look:

Are you allowed to build your own pool?
The first point you should make clear is: are you allowed to build your own pool? Swimming pools may not be allowed due to a shortage of water. You may happen to live in an area, where you have to avoid noise – maybe near a hospital – and you are therefore not allowed to build a pool.

Where do you get the water from?
If you happen to live in an area, where the supply of drinking water is difficult, it may be forbidden to fill the pool with water from the local water supply and you have to use water from a river or your own reservoir.

Are there any restrictions you should be aware of?
Regarding shortage of water you may only be allowed to fill your pool once a year or just in a particular time frame. It may be forbidden to swim at night due to noise disturbance. Bathing may also be considered as an indecent behavior and you have to build some kind of camouflage.

On what terms are you allowed to build your own pool?
Council building regulations may be different in every small village. In general there are three possibilities:

1. You may build your own pool as you like without further ado.

2. Your project may be subject to report. You have to tell the municipal authorities, that you want to build a pool and maybe you have to submit a plan.

3. It is possible, that a project like this is subject to apply. You have to submit your plan to the competent authorities for approval. They can tell you to make some modifications. You also may have to hold a construction negotiation with your neighbors

Where are you allowed to pour the water away?
Now and then you have to clean your pool. So at least once a year you have to pour the water away. You may have to let it peter out on your own property and you are not allowed to use the sewerage. The chemicals in the water can cause troubles in the local waste water treatment plant. But elsewhere the chemicals are the reason that you are not allowed to pour the water away on your property to protect the ground water.

Are damages to the pool and the roofing covered by an insurance you already have?
You know your place. Think of all the things that can destroy your pool and the roofing: hail, storm, mud flow, floodwaters, lightning, avalanche, snow and ice pressure, rivers bursting their banks, shifting sand dune, rising ground water. And also think of the electronic parts: pump, ph – measurement equipment, heater, hydro flow system, lighting… To avoid troubles with your insurance company, you should check your contracts and ask your insurance agent.

Are secondary damages covered by an insurance?
Go to youtube and search for “swimming pool accidents”. There are thousands of videos for you to study. Last time I searched for it I found a video where someone took a running jump into an above ground pool, broke through the side panel section and was washed away into the cellar of a house together with approximately 5000l of water. You can imagine what 5000l of water can do to anything you happen to have in the cellar. Apart from that it takes some time till the cellar is dry again.

What consequences are there in case of an accident?
Law is strange some times in some countries. If a burglar falls into your swimming pool and dies, you could be accused of involuntary manslaughter because you have no safety fence, coping or roofing. Just to be sure ask a lawyer. If you have a legal protection insurance you can take legal advice arranged by your insurance company.

Does your own pool affect taxes?
Your own swimming pool can affect taxes on land and buildings or on assets. Maybe there are additional municipal rates.

Are there any special arrangements?
Depending on your local water supply and waste water terms, it is possible that you can get cheaper water if you let it peter out on your own property. This was the case in may hometown some years ago until they needed more money…

So you see there is a lot to take into consideration before you can start to build your own pool.

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