Should you get an above ground swimming pool? Advanced Pools contractors explain
You’ve been thinking about getting a swimming pool, but aren’t sure if you want an above ground or an in ground style? There are different reasons why you would choose one over the other. The main one is cost, the second reason you may opt for an above ground pool is that you could potentially take it with you if you have to move.
In this article, we will discuss information on should you get an above ground swimming pool. You can check out our other articles that go, in depth, into the benefits and other items relating to inground swimming pools. An above ground swimming pool could potentially be installed by a group of friends that you’ve gathered. You would still need to follow the rules and regulations set forth in the municipality in which you live. If you’re not working with a swimming pool contractor from Advanced Pools, Inc. you will need to navigate the maze or red tape on your own.
Should you get an above ground swimming pool?
Here are items to consider before tackling an above ground swimming pool project. 
- Before you put a stake in the ground, there are municipal construction rules that need to be followed and building permits that need to be gathered. When it comes to the electrical wiring for your project, you will need to have that done by a certified electrician and that, too will have to be inspected before you are allowed to use the pool.
- There are laws relating to in-pool filtration systems to guard against swimmers getting injured or trapped in the pool filter. This law was enacted in response to the drowning death of Virginia Graeme Baker, who was caught in a pool filter.
- Check compliance regulations for your state as they pertain to fencing and other pool alarm systems to keep everyone safe.
Common sense pool rules: As a pool owner, you need to have your own set of safety rules in place to keep everyone safe. Your children should be aware that they are never allowed to swim when there is not an adult present. They should also know that they shouldn’t have any riding toys on the deck area and that they shouldn’t run on the deck.
Here are a few more safety tips for pool owners — whether inground or above ground.
- Never let children play around the pool unsupervised.
- Keep the fence around the pool locked.
- Always know how many children are in and around the pool – you never know when one of your children will invite more kids over and if something happens you need to have a headcount.
- Make certain someone knows CPR in the event of an accident.
