French standard :Regardless of its size, if your Zodiac Original pool is installed for less than 3 months of the year,you do not need to take any administrative steps, unless: You are in the perimeter of a heritage site. You are in the vicinity of a historical monument. You are in a protected area. You are on a classified site or a site in the process of being classified. However, if your Zodiac Original pool is installed for more than 3 months per year, you must file a work declaration in the following cases (French standard): The surface of your pool exceeds 10 m² and its height exceeds one meter Your pool is located less than 3 meters from your property line.   Find more information on the rules in force on the official website for information and administrative procedures: https: //www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F31404#3_1_0 You should also check with your local town hall to make sure that there are no local planning regulations.