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Summer has arrived, temperatures are rising, and the desire to go out is soaring after a pandemic that has kept us confined for so long.
If we combine all of this with the current economic crisis, the appearance of portable pools in homes throughout Spain is becoming increasingly common. This increase in the purchase and use of this type of pool can be a risk if various factors are not taken into account.
It does not imply any danger if we decide to install a pool, whether it is above-ground or fixed, on a property. On the other hand, exposing your terrace to the installation of a pool without following the appropriate precautions can cause the structure to collapse and collapse.
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Where can I install an above-ground pool?
The installation of an inflatable or above-ground pool can be catastrophic if it is carried out on the floor of a building, with terraces and balconies being the most frequent and problematic.
According to structural experts, the characteristics of the floor slab are the factor that must be taken into account the most, since it has to withstand the weight of the water and the users. There is a weight limit that the floor slab can support, so an overload could have terrible consequences.
The main factors that determine the admitted overload are: the age of the building and what type of floor slab structure was used to create said space.
If we talk about the year of construction, the older the building, the less weight it will support. Using as a reference the overload calculation of the regulations that were in place at the time the building was built.
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If your building is very old, it is possible that it was not taken into account, making it too dangerous to proceed without first carrying out a professional analysis.
For that reason, we advise asking for the help of an expert in the matter, such as an architect or a technical architect. The professional will
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How much weight can the terrace support?
Knowing the importance of the overload limits that we have exposed previously, the most prudent option would be an overload range of the floor slab of 200 to 300 kg per square meter.
Therefore, the depth of the water in use should not exceed 20 or 30 centimeters, so you must take into account the age, height, weight and other characteristics that bathers may have before using it.
What permits are necessary to install a pool?
When we refer to the permits required for the assembly of an above-ground pool, this type of pool does not require a license or technical project, since we are talking about a dismountable structure. You only must follow the manufacturer's instructions and the technical specifications of the product.
On the contrary, a fixed pool counts as a sports facility, so a building permit is required, which is issued by the City Council, and a fee must be paid. In addition, it is preferable to carry out a technical project for a fixed pool. Said project will help us to know the characteristics of the space where it is going to be installed and if the land requires any support so that the structure does not sink.
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