Swimming pool regulations?

[olrose]

Does anyone know what the swimming pool regulations are in the UK?

Specifically:

What size pool falls under regulations
What can you use to stop children getting access to the pool
Are there pool covers that are design to be safer than others

[specialsubject]

there appear not to be any safety regs in the UK, although there are building control regs.

to keep the kids out - fence and lock.
pool covers aren't for safety

and remember that in the UK a pool REMOVES value from your house.

[OnTheMove28]

What specialsubject said.

Pool covers are not for safety - in fact flexible pool covers are highly dangerous if a child walks on them and slips through a gap (a bit like getting stuck under ice).

FWIW In Australia the legal requirement is complete enclosure with a fence and locked gate for access.

[specialsubject]

I've also known of more than one incident where the family dog has drowned under the cover.