The swimming pool turned into an office, and the 1.55m depth mark...I can't do anything else
Jul 08, 2025
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According to Chinese media such as the Guangming Daily and SinaCom, an interior company based in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, converted an empty swimming pool into a temporary office.
The video in question is 'The swimming pool has turned into an office' was posted by the employee under the title, and as soon as it was released, it drew laughter and concern from netizens at the same time.
In the released videos and photos, desks and chairs are packed with preserving most of the pool's circular structure.
Next to it, the original swimming pool markings such as 'Swimming Zone' and 'Water depth 1.55m' remain the same, and staff were entering and exiting using the original iron ladder installed in the pool. In addition, there are five rows of desks inside, and eight work chairs are placed for each row.
Electricity is supplied with floor outlets and multi-taps, and the lane markings on the pool floor created an atmosphere as if each desk had become a 'diving compartment'.
A male employee said "It's like a set in a sci-fi movie. Such a special office environment is something to be proud of."
A company official explained that "I've been using the pool as a temporary space during office renovation"I've been using this space for about two months"
While some people laughed at the use of such a unique space, serious safety concerns were raised online.
In particular, the possibility of violating fire-related laws was pointed out, such as lack of evacuation routes in case of fire, lack of smoke facilities, and structural differences between offices and swimming pools.
A lawyer expressed concern, saying, `Under the Building Act, different safety standards apply to swimming pools and office spaces, and the key is whether evacuation rescue or fire fighting equipment is installed.'
One netizen said "This office structure is a structure in which all employees can be seen at a glance even if the president takes a few steps and cannot do anything else. It's more powerful than the surveillance camera," he joked, while another responded humorously, saying, `If you sit in the pool for a long time, you'll get arthritis.'
As the controversy grew, local fire authorities conducted an on-site investigation, and the company withdrew from the temporary office space.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
