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Use these LAYERS OF PROTECTION
for your pool area:
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Fencing and gates
Mesh fencing should be at least four feet high and have a self
closing, self latching gate. All panels should remain in place
when the pool is not in use. Fencing should meet the ASTM F 1908
standard |
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Door and gate alarms
Many devices are available that attached to pool/sap access
doors and gates that will sound a loud alarm when opened and
closed. Placing alarms on sliding doors, windows and all exit
doors will alert you to children leaving the house. Alarms
should meet the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 2017 for
residential water hazard alarm equipment. |
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Perimeter and motion alarms
Infrared systems sound an alarm when the beam is crossed, and
can be installed around the perimeter of a pool or spa. Water
motion alarms are placed near or in the water and sound an alarm
when the water is disturbed. |
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Latch and locks
Fence gates should have latches that automatically close and
latch securely. Windows and doors that open to the pool or spa
area should all be equipped with self-latching devices.
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Safety Covers
Pool covers are available that completely cover the pool or spa,
blocking access to water. Insist on a cover that has a label
stating that it meets the ASTM F1346 Standard for pool and spa
covers. |
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