POOL AWARENESS

Fencing Purpose To isolate the swimming pool by way of a four-foot-high enclosure.Chain Link Ornamental Wooden picket Portable fencing Natural barrier thick hedge if permitted Purpose To temporarily isolate a spa or swimming pool when children are visiting .

Automatic, Power Safety Covers Purpose An impenetrable covering that completely covers the pool blocking access to water. Cover is operated by key or electronically controlled electric motor.Types Meets ASTM F13-46 standard for Automatic Cover or Power Safety Cover.

Manual Safety Covers Purpose: An impenetrable covering that completely covers the pool or spa, blocking access to water Types Meets Safety .

Door Exit Alarms Purpose: Warns parent of guardian when a child opens door.Types Door Home Security System.

Self closing self latching Devices for Doors and Latching Devices for Windows Purpose Keeps all doors and windows leading to the pool or spa area securely closed, limiting access by unsupervised children.Types Hinge pin replacement Swing arm Sliding glass door closer.

Fence Gate Closer & Latch Purpose To close and latch fence gates securely, making pool or spa inaccessible to a child.Self-latching with adjustable height.

Fence Gate Alarm Purpose Sound when fence gate is open.

Infrared Detectors Purpose Wireless detection alarm that sounds when the area around the pool perimeter is entered.Types Light beam Body energy.

Pool Alarms Purpose: An alarm placed in the pool that sounds upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water.Types Surface water wave motion Pressure waves Electronic monitoring system.

Child Alarms Purpose: An alarm clipped on the child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water.Types Clip-on transmitter with in-home receiver.

Rope Float Line Purpose A rope and float line should be placed across the pool, alerting swimmers to the separation of the deep end and shallow end of the pool.

Purpose All rescue equipment should be placed near the pool or spa in an easily accessible spot,and should be kept in good condition. These can be used to pull someone in trouble to safety.

Posted Emergency Information Purpose Post all CPR, other emergency information, and warning signs, as well as the 000 phone number (or other emergency medical service number) near the pool or spa.

Outside Telephone Purpose A ordless or poolside telephone means parents dont have to Leave children unattended while they answer the phone. Also it is a good idea to have one handy to summon help if needed fence gate is open.

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