{"id":52336,"date":"2021-11-02T09:36:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T08:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=52336"},"modified":"2025-03-24T13:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:14:35","slug":"holiday-rentals-with-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/holiday-rentals-with-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal requirements series Part 3 &#8211; holiday rentals with pools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Holiday rentals with outdoor pools are sought after by guests, and do very well for their owners. Chalets with indoor pools generate very healthy returns on investment, as they can <meta charset=\"utf-8\">achieve bookings all year round. Extra facilities in and around the chalet mean bad weather needn\u2019t have such a negative impact! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certainly, pools increase the fun factor however, they must conform to strict laws and safety guidelines. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 3 of our legal requirements series highlights the laws and guidelines relating to setting up pools in holiday rental properties. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-safety-equipment\"><strong>1. Safety equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/holiday-rental-business-plan\/\">Holiday rental\u00a0properties<\/a> with a submerged, or partially submerged swimming pool, must provide at least <strong>1 out of 4 of the following<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A protective barrier<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A safety cover\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A shelter (ie a conservatory-type structure that covers the entire pool)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An audible alarm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pool safety equipment must comply with the standards set by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afnor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Afnor<\/strong><\/a> \u201cAssociation fran\u00e7aise de normalisation\u201d \u2013 the French association for setting standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong> \u2013 In the event of not complying with the obligation to equip a swimming pool with a safety system, owners risk a fine of up to <strong>\u20ac45,000<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Rental properties with pools - Manoir de leschaux\" class=\"wp-image-52345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-350x263.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1443-Leschaux-Pool-summer-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pool supplier is legally obliged to provide technical documentation on delivery. The document must reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>the characteristics of the pool<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the operating and maintenance conditions of the chosen safety system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>recommended general preventive measures to avoid risks of drowning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Rental properties with pools - Chalet Nougat has a shared indoor pool.\n\" class=\"wp-image-52347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-350x263.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1392-Caramel-Indoor-pool.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ovo-cta-button\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/en\/search?dest_linked=1&destination=0&hero=&lang=en&noocc=1&pool=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Click here to view our fabulous properties with pools <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-appropriate-insurance-cover\"><strong>2. Appropriate insurance cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners must inform their insurance company that their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/holiday-rental-business-plan\/\">holiday rental offering<\/a> includes a pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, find out if the insurance company has any extra requirements or exclusions relating to the use of a pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Rental properties with pools - Lodge la Source has an indoor pool with amazing views.\" class=\"wp-image-52349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-350x263.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0871-Source-Winter-as-seen-from-the-pool.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-technical-preparations\">3. Technical preparations  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pools at holiday rentals are classified as \u201cshared pools\u201d. The technical regulations governing the safe use of shared pools are strict. Owners must ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flooring and surfaces (including inside the pool) are not hazardous ie slippery or abrasive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The risk potential of any owner supplied equipment, must be assessed, displayed and pointed out to guests. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidelines for safe use of the pool<em> s<\/em>hould be clearly visible<em>.<\/em> Furthermore, Managers<em> <\/em>need to run through safety guidelines with arriving guests. <em> <\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum and maximum depths must be displayed, and legible from the decks and the pool itself. NB Your pool supplier may supply display quality guidelines. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to reach,  \u201cpunch\u201d emergency shutdown devices must be clearly visible and installed next to pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1691-Kalyssia-251021-ext-JG03-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-regulations-for-safe-use-of-shared-pools\">4. <meta charset=\"utf-8\">Regulations for safe use of \u201cshared pools\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pools are not to be used if the water becomes cloudy such that the pool bottom is no longer visible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note \u2013 Pools with hydraulic installations (i.e. water outlets, chutes, artificial wave generators) have extra specific safety instructions. Your supplier will have more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also specific safety instructions regarding water slides, diving boards, whirlpools and artificial water currents. Your supplier will have more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the definitive French government issued guidelines regarding setting up pools in rental properties, click on the button below ( French only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ovo-cta-button\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economie.gouv.fr\/dgccrf\/Securite-des-piscines\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Government advice on operating shared pools in rentals<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-attention-to-detail\">5. Attention to detail <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few of the extra touches some of our owners with pools provide for their happy guests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shower and wc facilities close to the pool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>separate pool towels <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dressing gowns <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>free slippers or Crocs  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unbreakable or disposable cups for use around the pool area  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>screens to keep outdoor pool use private<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>security systems to ensure kids cannot enter indoor pool areas without adult supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hooks for dressing gowns, towels etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-common-sense\">6. Common sense?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, we have focused on owners\u2019 legal responsibilities when preparing pools in holiday rentals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should adapt your guest information to suit your particular installation and make sure your manager is able to share the information efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that you provide a clear sign with the pool rules on it in your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For peace of mind, provide appropriate guidelines for acceptable and prohibited behaviour to ensure the safety of all guests too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We hope this blog has been informative.  Links to our series about legal requirements when setting up a holiday rental property are below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/legal-requirements-for-letting-a-holiday-property-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 1<\/a>\u2013 covers registering your rental property with the local commune, and, how to declare and pay the local tourist tax. We also briefly introduced the official classification of rental properties.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/legal-requirements-holiday-rentals-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 2<\/a> \u2013 covers other registrations and licenses required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 4 \u2013 will look at recommendations for the safe use of hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms in rental properties. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re considering setting up your own rental business, see how much you could earn below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ovo-cta-button\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/en\/rental-yield-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Try our rental calculator<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday rentals with outdoor pools are sought after by guests, and do very well for their owners. Chalets with indoor pools generate very healthy returns on investment, as they can achieve bookings all year round. Extra facilities in and around the chalet mean bad weather needn\u2019t have such a negative impact! Certainly, pools increase the fun factor however, they must conform to strict laws and safety guidelines. Part 3 of our legal requirements series highlights the laws and guidelines relating to setting up pools in holiday rental properties. 1. Safety equipment Holiday rental\u00a0properties with a submerged, or partially submerged swimming pool, must provide at least 1 out of 4 of the following : Pool safety equipment must comply with the standards set by Afnor \u201cAssociation fran\u00e7aise de normalisation\u201d \u2013 the French association for setting standards. 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