The winter is now behind us. The beautiful days are approaching and the children are increasingly wanting to sternize outside. It is time to put the garden in order and to take care of the safety of the pool. Yes, because every owner is under an obligation to secure his water body, according to the law. So how to secure your pool ? What are the devices available to you to be in compliance with the law? How can lighting also play a key role in safety?
What does the law say?
According to the Act which entered into force on 1 January 2004, any owner of a private pool buried or semi-entered is under an obligation to secure his pool If you have a swimming pool (unless it is laid on the ground, inflatable or demountable), you must therefore have a swimming pool. install a protective device The protection system chosen must be standardized (French standard NF P90-306 to 309). Please note that pool builders are required to provide advice on the means available to the purchaser to secure the pool.
The different ways to secure the pool approaches
The equipment to be installed
If you are the happy owner of a buried or semi-entered pool, this chance is not without constraints. install one of these 4 equipmentsi.e.:
- a protective barrier: today there are all kinds of barriers, made of steel, PVC or glass, which will not distort the beauty of your pond;
- an audible alarm system that will inform you of the fall of a child into the water, or a perimetric alarm that will trigger when a child approaches the pool;
- a safety blanket or tarpaulin to prevent children from falling, while improving the thermal performance of water;
- A veranda-type shelter that will fully cover the pool. Aesthetic, but expensive, it ensures optimal comfort.
The importance of lighting
One of the facilities mentioned above, at your option, is mandatory, but there are other devices to secure the pool approaches. Among them, lighting. L-l-l-Swimming pool lighting has serious advantages. Not only does it allow to shine your pool, but it also allows to secure access. During long summer nights, it may be tempting to enjoy the outside even after the night falls. Distinguishing the perimeter of the pool can then become difficult and the risk of falling can be dangerous. To ensure the safety of children, but also adults, the delimitation of the contours of the basin is essential.
How to illuminate the contours of the basin to secure access?
Built-in spots for light marking
To secure the perimeter of your pool, you can find several solutions. opt for spots for swimming pool you will position at regular intervals all around your pool. This way, once the night falls, the entire contour of your pool will be bounded by spots that will take advantage of it at the same time to bring charm to your garden. For this, Lumihome offers 12V built-in LED spots. Quick to install, they are specially designed to illuminate wetlands. Moreover, they release very little heat for an ideal level of sealing. Eclairing a basin edge requires perfect technical control in terms of safety, explains Christophe Coelho. That's why we use 12V technology as well as high quality electronic components for perfect compatibility with wetlands.
The other advantage of recessed spots is that they light up in a discreet way. Remember that the purpose of your lighting is to ensure the safety of guests. Too aggressive light will dazzle them, disorient them, and precipitate them straight into the water. The light markup using recessed spots is therefore an excellent choice to illuminate the contours of your pool.
12V LED terminals for swimming pool approaches
To secure the contours of your pool, you can also opt for a 12V Lumihome LED terminal. As powerful as a classic terminal, it diffuses high quality light to secure your access and protect your children from accidents. And since pool lighting is not always obvious to achieve, Lumihome has created terminals that attach themselves directly to the surface thanks to a simple screw-up system. Delivered with all necessary accessories the 12V Lumihome terminals will allow you to secure the approaches to your basin or the paths which lead to it in all ease, adds Christophe Coelho. Thanks to their Easy-Plug connector, the terminals quickly install, while ensuring perfect sealing.
Swimming pool lighting: reminder of safety standards
Your main function of pool lighting is to define the contours and to put your guests in safety. It would be a shame not to go through your approach. Indeed, enlightening the surroundings of the pool is not random! There are safety rules to be respected here too.
You will need to consider zoning and choose the type of luminaire according to the location chosenThe volume 0 corresponds to all the parts inside the basin. Volume 1, on the other hand, corresponds to the area surrounding the edge of the pool and the pediluvius. It is this volume that interests us to secure the surroundings. For safety reasons, we recommend you to choose luminaires with a protective index equal to or greater than 65. It corresponds to a protection against water projections. The IPX5 index is therefore recommended, as well as the use of a current of Very low voltage.
Safe pool approaches is an obligation. Some devices are imposed, and others are highly recommended. This is the case of the pool approaches lighting that will allow you to ensure the safety of your loved ones, while bringing a little aesthetic touch to your water body. Finally, remember that the vigilance remains nevertheless the best way to avoid accidents.
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