Do you have a pool? It is essential to secure it with a pool barrier. This is one of the best solutions to prevent accidents and restrict access to young children. What type of pool fence should you buy? What current standards must be met? Here is all our expert advice to help you choose the right protective device for your pool.
Why Install a Pool Barrier?
First, you should know that installing a pool fence applies to all private pool owners. Therefore, if you own an outdoor, in-ground, or semi-in-ground pool, you are required to have a barrier-type safety device. This applies whether the pool is for individual or collective use. Private pool safety encompasses pools in campsites, hotels, family homes, residences, and holiday villages.
Good to know: You are not required to install a barrier if your pool is above-ground.
Securing the Pool Area for Children
A pool is primarily a space for relaxation, enjoyment, and leisure. However, if you have children or receive children, it can quickly become a hazardous area. As a reminder, a child can drown silently in just 2 cm of water in only 3 minutes.
Extra vigilance is therefore necessary to prevent accidents, falls, slips, and drownings. But this is not always easy—a child playing near a pool can quickly escape your attention and approach the water.
Alarm systems can be useful, but they only activate once the child has fallen into the water. And safety covers are only effective when closed.
To restrict access to the pool when you are not present, a pool barrier is an effective and attractive protection that blends seamlessly into your garden landscape.
It is also a safety system that prevents your pets from getting too close to your pool! An essential feature if you have a dog or cat…
Our Recommendations for a Worry-Free Summer
Although fencing your pool provides important safety protection, it is still essential to supervise the pool area, especially when children are nearby. It does not replace active and constant supervision by an adult.
In this regard, you must always accompany a child near a pool and never leave them alone. If they cannot swim, equip them with armbands, a flotation suit, or a buoy.
It is also important to ensure that safety instructions related to the barrier are followed and to verify that the installation is properly in place before leaving the area.
With these few tips, all that remains is to relax and fully enjoy your pool with peace of mind!
What Safety Standard Must Be Met?
Your protective fence must meet the requirements of the NF P90-306 standard, established by law. Specifically:
- Measure more than 1 meter 10 cm in height (difference between the two support points).
- Be installed at least 1 meter from the pool to allow circulation space between the pool edge and the fence.
- Withstand an impact of at least 50 kg. Posts, barriers, and gates must be securely fastened.
- Have 2 locking systems on the gate to prevent unintentional opening and unlocking by a child under 5 years old
- Not have horizontal mesh that a child could use to climb the barrier
- Not present any risk of injury from edges, borders, or corners
Good news—all Districlos pool barriers comply with the NF P90-306 standard to effectively secure your pool!
Did you know?
If you are not compliant, you face a fine of up to €45,000. This applies, for example, if you have no barrier or if you install simple fence panels. These are not approved and therefore represent a hazard. In addition to being subject to a fine, your insurance will not cover any related accidents.
3 Selection Criteria for Your Pool Safety Barrier
With Districlos, no more worries! You have a wide choice of protective barriers that meet these requirements and are suitable for all types of surfaces. You can therefore install your barrier on a slab, floating slab, wooden deck, or directly in the ground.
Your only concern should be choosing your fence according to your tastes and preferences!
The Material Used
When choosing your protective barrier, the choice of material is important. It determines the appearance, durability, and maintenance of your future fence.
We recommend opting for glass panels, a decidedly premium solution. In addition to being strong, they are discreet thanks to their transparency and add an elegant touch to your pool’s exterior.
You can also choose a steel fence, which is sleek, attractive, and robust. Or a mesh fence, which is easily removable, economical, and effective.
Types of Pool Barriers
Fixed Fence
This involves permanently installing a barrier around your pool. It therefore provides maximum safety throughout the year and can also serve as a privacy screen.
Removable Barrier
This type of protection can be removed when not needed. They are easy to install and uninstall according to your needs. This can be a suitable solution if you occasionally receive children or pets.
This is the case with the Beethoven flexible barrier, which can be quickly dismantled while remaining durable and adaptable depending on the number of modules required.
Safety Fence Design
The appearance of your barrier is essential as it will impact the exterior look of your pool and garden.
Depending on your tastes and the desired result, you can choose from different pool panels:
- transparent panels: this is certainly the most stylish option, as you benefit from a nearly invisible barrier. They showcase your pool, are discreet, and blend seamlessly into your garden environment.
- grilles: this is the most economical solution, and it allows a view of your pool. You also have the option to customize them in the color of your choice: green for a natural feel, gray for a modern touch, or white for a discreet effect.
- solid opaque panels or mesh: these fences protect you from prying eyes, especially if you have significant visibility from neighboring properties.
If in doubt, Districlos advisors are available to guide you in your choice and inform you about the most suitable solution for your pool.
How Much Does Installing a Pool Fence Cost?
Installing a pool barrier represents a significant budget that should not be overlooked. It varies depending on the material chosen and the length needed to fence your pool or the number of modules.
To give you a budget estimate, our glass panels start at €415.53, our galvanized steel panels at €85.23, and mesh panels at €37.80—prices based on 1 linear meter modules.
These are admittedly rather high prices, but they ensure maximum safety and exceptional durability! In addition, all our products are approved according to the AFNor standard. You are therefore assured of being compliant and having a high-quality pool barrier.
If you are handy, installing a pool barrier will be child’s play! This allows you to save on the cost of professional installation. Districlos offers pool fence kits starting at €1,158.30 for 8 linear meters, including solid panels, notched posts, a gate, and the anchors needed for installation.
You now have all the information you need to choose the pool barrier that suits you best! Do not hesitate to contact our experts, who will be happy to answer your questions.
Securing an Above-Ground Pool: What the Law Says
Since June 7, 2004, the government requires owners of fully or partially in-ground pools (excluding non-in-ground and enclosed pools) to equip them with at least one safety device.
To avoid any risk (particularly for children under 5 years old), your pool must be equipped with at least one of the following 4 devices:
Our Solutions
Each of these devices is useful, but they each have advantages and disadvantages. You are likely hesitating between an alarm and a pool fence.
Advantages
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Alarm (perimeter and immersion) Aesthetics and price are the advantages of a pool alarm. It remains one of the least expensive systems. In addition, it is almost invisible (immersion models) |
Pool Fence The pool fence remains one of the most effective safety devices. It is a permanent physical barrier. When the gate is closed, you no longer have to worry. |
Disadvantages
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Alarm (perimeter and immersion) Can trigger without reason. Having a perimeter model and a pet can become a real challenge! |
Pool fence The fence is permanent… and visible! Fortunately, solutions have been found to make this device elegant. |
Our NFP90-306 Compliant Pool Fence
We offer a solution combining aesthetics, safety, and price.
Our pool fence is compliant with the decree of June 7, 2004:
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