"Roger Mills" wrote in message
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
oblong wrote:

Please help!

I'm planning a home birth and would like to have an inflatable pool
for pain relief purposes, there are two options, they are both at the
smaller end of the birth-pool spectrum.. here are the weights of the
pools (filled):


Should I get the advice of an architect / engineer, would that be
pricey?


As those who have provided sensible answers have said, there shouldn't be
a problem.

But, for added peace of mind, you could get advice from a Structural
Engineer. It's likely to cost you about £100.

If all they want is peace of mind its cheaper to hire an acro prop and a
couple of 4x2 battens.
Just as long as the batten goes across the joists and not along them or they
will crack the plaster board.