swimming pool licence & fences.

[henryj10]

Hi Nigel
On asking the complex management about pool licence i was told Peyia do not issue licences and asking about them to the municipality will just cause problems and that we are putting fencing with a locked gate which will make it private pool for just the 28 properties on the complex. Also on advise of a health this would mitigate risk can you tell me if these statements are correct.
Regards Henry

[Nigel Howarth]

Hi henry

Fencing off the swimming pool and making it only available to owners and their guests is a good idea. It will also help avoid accidents.

However, fencing off a pool does not make it a private pool - according to the Cyprus swimming pool regulations:

Cyprus Law N.55(I)/92 paragraph 2 states that the term ‘public swimming pool’ also includes the swimming pools of buildings which are used by the owners of the units or their tenants.

Regulation Number 368/96 paragraph 47 (1) states that all the employees relating to the swimming pool have to obtain a health certificate, to be clean and to behave properly.

Regulation Number 368/96 paragraph 47(2) states that all the trained supervisors will be on duty during the operation and the use of the swimming pool. Their number is determined in accordance with the size of the swimming pool and the number of the persons usually using the swimming pool.

Regulation Number 368/96 paragraph 47 (2)(a)(i) states that for small swimming pools at least one trained supervisor is necessary to be appointed.

Regulation Number 368/96 Part VII paragraph 53 states that a license is needed for the operation of a swimming pool by applying to the relevant authority. The last decision is made by the Minister.

Regards,