Pool Child Safety Fences
Because of the many children that have drowned in pools throughout the years, the state of Florida enacted a swimming pool safety act. This act states that every pool built after January 1, 2001 be equipped some form of safety device to prevent children from entering a pool alone. Not all U.S states have this law, but the safety fences are highly recommended. The pool safety fences are can be made of a variety of materials, but most are made of mesh material.
Safety Pool Fences should be at least 4’ to 5’ tall. The end(s) of the fence should not be easy to remove. In fact, they shouldn’t be able to be removed with out tools. For the safety and easy access of those in the pool the pool fence should not be closer than 20 inches from the water’s edge. Pool fences should also be used around spas or Jacuzzis.
If a safety pool fence will not work in your pool area you can also use a pool alarm. Pool alarms go off is the doors to the pool are opened. There is also a pool alarm that is supposed to go off if someone goes into the water. Pool alarms might be helpful when you are home; someone needs to be home to hear the alarm. Pool safety fences are more popular because they not only keep the homeowner’s children out of the pool, but also any children that live in the neighborhood.
