Is the pool useless at home?

Is the pool useless at home? August 7, 21:00

With the arrival of full-scale heat, swimming pool is one of the fun for children. But this summer, some people seem to be out of business or to go out due to the new coronavirus. Meanwhile, on the SNS, "at least, at home," a lot of children who enjoy the pool on the balcony of the condominium are posted. It seems to be very fun, but it seems that it may cause unexpected troubles. I asked an expert,
"Isn't the pool useless at
home ?"
(Hiromi Akimoto, Naoya Saito, Momoko Ariyoshi)

Evening in the summer where you can enjoy the indoor pool

"This year is Corona, there is no school pool, so I play with water on the balcony."

"Pool at home because I can't go anywhere . "

On Twitter, the children who enjoy themselves on the porch are posted.

On the other hand, there was also such a voice.

"What is the fun of the vinyl pool on the balcony? Isn't it leaking water and noise?"

"People in the room above are pouring water on the balcony (is it pool play?), but is there a gap in the floor? Water leaked out and my window was flooded..."

I received a complaint

"The other day, when I did a vinyl pool on the veranda, I received a complaint because it seemed to wet the laundry on the lower floors. Currently, the manager has a vinyl pool at the adjacent park or the site of the apartment. We are discussing whether you can do it."

This tweet was from Kichi who is raising two nursery school children in Tokyo.
In the latter half of May, Kichi-san said he opened a pool on the veranda to see if there was anything that he could enjoy at home because the nursery school was closed and the children were getting stressed out.
However, when I finished playing and drained the water from the pool, it seemed that the water had collected and fell down, and a person living on the lower floor told me that all the laundry was wet and had to be washed again.

Mr. Keechi:
I'm sure this is bad, so I apologized with all my apologies, and I was so sad that I couldn't have such a small fun even though I thought about it so that the children could enjoy it. "

So Keechi decided to ask the caretaker if there was a pool.
The manager responded happily and immediately confirmed to the management union, and he was able to use the empty space on the premises.

"With the approval of the manager, we decided to use a vinyl pool in an empty space. Thank you very much."

Keechi:
"Children continue to enjoy the pool. This time, it's easy to understand that even though they think about themselves, they can't do it and sometimes they are annoying. I wish I had consulted in advance."

Who is the balcony in the first place? What about the pool?

Speaking of the balcony of an apartment, I think I use it as my living space, hanging clothes, enjoying my gardening everyday.
Then, what are the rules when using the balcony in my room?
I asked an expert.

I spoke with Taisuke Ikeda, a qualified condominium manager.

Taisuke Ikeda
“The point I would like you to consider is that the veranda is a “common area””

According to Ikeda, the condominium veranda serves as an evacuation route for residents in an emergency, so it is like a corridor or an elevator, which is a “shared area” shared by residents.
For this reason, although the residents of the room can use it to some extent, it is necessary to follow the rules of the condominium regarding usage.
So what about swimming on the balcony?

Attorney Taisuke Ikeda
"As for the usage of the balcony, the prohibited acts are described in the condominium management rules and more detailed usage rules, and the pool cannot be used if it applies or conforms to it."

Regarding the use of the pool on the balcony, Ikeda wants you to carefully check the condominium management rules and usage rules for condominiums, and in the case of renting, in addition to these two, the rental agreement. As a general rule, pool play is often difficult.
In addition, even if the pool play is OK, there are some things to keep in mind.

Ikeda:
“I would like you to be careful about how water is treated and noise. The drains on the veranda are designed to drain rainwater, so if you flush a large amount of water all at once, the water may overflow or It may cause troubles with residents on the floors next to you or lower floors, and playing loudly for a long time may cause noise problems.”

On the other hand, the NPO corporation that has about 2800 management unions nationwide, the Federation of Condominium Management Unions in Japan, does not clearly state in the management rules etc. about pool play, so if you are in doubt about the decision, please ask the management union. is.

“The number of inquiries about pool play on the balcony comes a certain number every year, but I think that the new coronavirus will increase the number of consultations. However, I cannot go out and feel stressed. I think that there are many children who have problems, so please check the rules of the condominium, and if possible, consider the safety and other residents and use it according to the rules."

Keep an eye on your child

Playing pools on the veranda is not only important to observe rules and manners, but also to protect children.
The Consumer Affairs Agency summarizes accidents that occurred while playing pool at home based on reports from medical institutions.

Accident during pool play

● When parents were not watching at the pool at a friend's house, they took off the arm float and jumped by themselves, drowning for about 15 seconds
(case of a 3-year-old child)

● Father Was returning to the room and watching the situation through the glass while watching TV, the child's face was submerged and there was no consciousness and breathing
(case of a 7-month-old child)

● While playing with his brother, his mother My brother sank in the pool when I left my eyes for 1-2 minutes
(case of a 3 year old child)

The Consumer Affairs Agency calls for adults to keep an eye on their children when they play in the pool, as they may drown in water that is only 10 cm deep.

Person in charge of Consumer Safety Division, Consumer Affairs Agency
"In the summer of Koshino, I think many families will play pool at home, refraining from going to the sea or pool due to the influence of the new coronavirus. Don't take your eyes off because the water is shallow, etc. If you find a child who is drowning and rescue them, give them first aid and don't hesitate to call an ambulance."