But is it really a swimming pool?, Internet famous homestays come standard with a "swimming pool"

This summer, the occupancy rate of rural homestays in various regions has reached a new high. In order to attract more tourists, the homestay pool has almost become a standard feature. The management methods for homestay swimming pools vary in different regions. Some places require homestay swimming pools to match professional swimming pools, requiring not only a business license but also qualified lifeguards. There are also some places where homestay swimming pools are managed as play pools, while others prioritize self-management. So, is the homestay "swimming pool" a real swimming pool? How to set standards?

Construction of a "swimming pool" for homestays

All configurations are difficult to meet professional swimming pool standards

In Moganshan, Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, the most joyful and lively scenes in various homestays are mostly staged in the pool in front and behind the house. Zheng Minghua, the owner of a certain homestay, told reporters that many tourists come for this water fun. "Children love swimming in the pool the most, and girls also like to take photos in the pool. In addition to pool parties, they can also look at the stars at night. If there is no swimming pool, it will definitely lack fun."

Many high-end homestays have been favored by consumer groups represented by parent-child tourism, and have dug pools in front and behind their homes. In the mouths of homestay owners and some promotional slogans, these "pools" are referred to as "swimming pools" and have become selling points. However, are the "pools" of these homestays swimming pools?

Shen Jiangrong, the owner of a homestay in Xiantan Village, Moganshan Town, Deqing County, was one of the earliest people in the Moganshan area to build a water pool. He said that when he was digging the pool, the county staff came to investigate.

"Our swimming pool is very small, with the deepest point only 1.2 meters. After digging the swimming pool, the staff in Deqing County came to determine whether this' swimming pool 'meets the standards, and our discussion was very intense."

According to international standards, swimming pools are generally 50 meters long and at least 21 meters wide. The length and width of homestay pools often range from a few meters to a dozen meters, which obviously cannot meet the standards of swimming pools.

According to the "Hygiene Code for Design of Public Places", artificial swimming places should be equipped with a large number of facilities and equipment such as changing rooms, showers, disinfection pools, and water treatment rooms. If according to the "Management Measures for the License of Operating High Risk Sports Projects", swimming pools need to apply for a license, and must be equipped with qualified lifeguards and corresponding safety rescue facilities. These standards and requirements are difficult to meet for the water pool in homestays.

Shen Jiangrong believes that the "homestay pool" is not a professional swimming venue, generally less than 1 meter deep, and the necessity of building a professional safety configuration is very small. In addition, some professional configurations are beyond the capacity of homestay owners.

"The detection of water samples and the matching of lifeguards will add a lot of unnecessary expenses to the entire homestay industry."

The management standards for "swimming pools" in homestays vary in different regions

Expert suggestion: New business formats can first try to develop guidance standards

The difficulties encountered by Zhejiang homestay operators also exist in other places, and how are they managed in different regions?

The relevant departments in Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province require local homestays to apply for a high-risk sports project permit if they want to use a swimming pool. If they do not want to apply for a permit, they should manage the water according to the swimming pool and place it at a height where swimming is not allowed; When building a swimming pool, the operator of Mount Huangshan homestay in Anhui declared the swimming pool as a swimming pool.

The relevant departments in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province consider that most homestays are located in mountainous areas and the fire-fighting facilities are not complete enough. They believe that the swimming pool in homestays can serve as a "fire water reservoir".

Dong Yunyun, Deputy Director of the Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Deqing County, stated that the current homestay pool can exist in the name of fire safety. "We allow homestays to build a fire water reservoir, and some homestays may use this reservoir for operation. From a safety and fire protection perspective, it can provide homestays with certain guarantees in serving customers."

Is the water quality and hygiene of this homestay pool guaranteed, as it exists as a fire water reservoir and allows tourists to play and play in the water?

Some homestay operators told reporters that local market supervision and management departments often conduct water quality inspections, while relying mainly on self-management of homestays in terms of safety. "If a family with children checks in, our homestay will remind the guests to have adults accompany them when playing in the outdoor swimming pool. Warning signs are also placed near the pool. In addition, if children come out, regardless of whether they swim or not, we will pay attention to them in a timely manner."

Nowadays, there are over 800 homestays in the Moganshan area. With the rise of homestay tourism across the country, the identification and safety issues of homestay swimming pools are receiving more attention. On the one hand, there is a gap between the development of homestays and compliance management; On the other hand, there is actual market supply and demand.

Jiang Jianping, Vice President of Zhejiang Standardization Research Institute, believes that the formulation of standards often lags behind, and a tolerant attitude is needed towards the development of new things and formats. Relevant departments and industries can try to develop non mandatory guidance standards for homestay swimming pools, and solve related problems on the basis of exploration and implementation.

"The most suitable standard for new formats and models is the group standard, which can be established within a group and adjusted based on actual usage. Give everyone some time to accept it, and then elevate it to local or national standards."