Pool Safety Devices – It’s the Law!

Protect your loved one’s with Pool Safety Devices. Supervision should always be your primary priority, but studies show that drownings occur when supervision failed and there were no levels of protection. DCS Pool Barriers installs pool approved door alarms to offer that level of added protection. Many City Ordinances in the Phoenix Metro area require door alarms installed on all swimming pool access doors.

Pool Safety Devices

With the added level of protection of additional pool safety devices, the goal is to prevent drowning. DCS Pool Barrier Pool Door Alarms adds that additional layer of protection only if used properly. Doors should never be left opened (install the Ultra Glide system and your worries will be minimized). Pool door alarms should never be turned off. The priority is safety first!

Pool Door Alarm Specifications:

Pool Door Alarm resets itself after 15 seconds
DCS Pool Door Alarm uses a 9 volt battery
Hire one of our licensed contractors for proper installation.
Water hazard entrance compliant – the alarm Sounds immediately when the door opens
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In addition to Door Alarms DCS can also install Gate Springs and Window Locks that meet local ordinances.

Gate Springs

DCS Pool Barriers contractors can install the proper gate springs to fit your gate for pool barrier requirements. Gates must be self-latching and self-closing. Gate springs can be installed on new or existing gates for your pool barrier safety requirements.

Window Locks

If your current window has a lock that is below 54”, swimming pool requirements state that the window cannot open more than 4”. DCS Pool Barriers licensed contractors will install window locks on existing windows to bring your windows up to code. Please check with local ordinance requirements.

Water Related Injuries Fact Sheet from the CDC. #1 Risk Factor: Lack of Pool Barriers!

From the CDC website:
Water-Related Injuries: Fact Sheet

Protect the Ones You Love: Drowning

How big is the problem?

In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States, averaging ten deaths per day. An additional 710 people died, from drowning and other causes, in boating-related incidents.1, 2

More than one in four fatal drowning victims are children 14 and younger.¹ For every child who dies from drowning, another four received emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.1

Nonfatal drownings can cause brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities including memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning (i.e., permanent vegetative state).

Who is most at risk?

Males: In 2005, males were four times more likely than females to die from unintentional drownings in the United States.

Children: In 2005, of all children 1 to 4 years old who died, almost 30% died from drowning. Although drowning rates have slowly declined,1, 3 fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years.

Minorities: Between 2000 and 2005, the fatal unintentional drowning rate for African Americans across all ages was 1.3 times that of whites. For American Indians and Alaskan Natives, this rate was 1.8 times that of whites.
Rates of fatal drowning are notably higher among these populations in certain age groups. The fatal drowning rate of African American children ages 5 to 14 is 3.2 times that of white children in the same age range. For American Indian and Alaskan Native children, the fatal drowning rate is 2.4 times higher than for white children.

Factors such as the physical environment (e.g., access to swimming pools) and a combination of social and cultural issues (e.g., valuing swimming skills and choosing recreational water-related activities) may contribute to the racial differences in drowning rates. If minorities participate less in water-related activities than whites, their drowning rates (per exposure) may be higher than currently reported.

What are the major risk factors?

Lack of barriers and supervision. Children under one year most often drown in bathtubs, buckets, or toilets. Among children ages 1 to 4 years, most drownings occur in residential swimming pools. Most young children who drowned in pools were last seen in the home, had been out of sight less than five minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time. Barriers, such as pool fencing, can help prevent children from gaining access to the pool area without caregivers’ awareness.

Age and recreation in natural water settings (such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean). The percent of drownings in natural water settings increases with age. Most drownings in those over 15 years of age occur in natural water settings.

Lack of appropriate choices in recreational boating. In 2006, the U.S. Coast Guard received reports for 4,967 boating incidents; 3,474 boaters were reported injured, and 710 died. Among those who drowned, 9 out of ten were not wearing life jackets. Most boating fatalities from 2006 (70%) were caused by drowning; the remainder were due to trauma, hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other causes. Open motor boats were involved in 45% of all reported incidents, and personal watercraft were involved in another 24%.

Alcohol use. Alcohol use is involved in up to half of adolescent and adult deaths associated with water recreation and about one in five reported boating fatalities. Alcohol influences balance, coordination, and judgment, and its effects are heightened by sun exposure and heat.

Seizure disorders. For persons with seizure disorders, drowning is the most common cause of unintentional injury death, with the bathtub as the site of highest drowning risk.

What has CDC research found?
A CDC study about self-reported swimming ability found that:

Younger respondents reported greater swimming ability than older respondents;
Self-reported ability increased with level of education (i.e., high school graduate, college graduate, etc.);
Among racial groups, African Americans reported the most limited swimming ability; and
Men of all ages, races, and educational levels consistently reported greater swimming ability than women.
Details about additional studies and their findings are highlighted in the Water-Related Injuries: CDC Activities fact sheet.

How can water-related injuries be prevented?
To help prevent water-related injuries:

Designate a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or playing in or around water. Adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity (such as reading, playing cards, talking on the phone, or mowing the lawn) while supervising children.

Always swim with a buddy. Select swimming sites that have lifeguards whenever possible.

Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or water skiing. Do not drink alcohol while supervising children.
Learn to swim. Be aware that the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend swimming classes as the primary means of drowning prevention for children younger than Constant, careful supervision and barriers such as pool fencing are necessary even when children have completed swimming classes.

Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the time it might take for paramedics to arrive, your CPR skills could make a difference in someone’s life. CPR performed by bystanders has been shown to improve outcomes in drowning victims.
Do not use air-filled or foam toys, such as “water wings”, “noodles”, or inner-tubes, in place of life jackets (personal flotation devices). These toys are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

If you have a swimming pool at home:

Install a four-sided, isolation pool fence that completely separates the house and play area of the yard from the pool area. The fence should be at least 4 feet high. Use self-closing and self-latching gates that open outward with latches that are out of reach of children. Also, consider additional barriers such as automatic door locks or alarms to prevent access or notify you if someone enters the pool area.

Remove floats, balls and other toys from the pool and surrounding area immediately after use. The presence of these toys may encourage children to enter the pool area or lean over the pool and potentially fall in.

If you are in or around natural bodies of water:

Know the local weather conditions and forecast before swimming or boating. Strong winds and thunderstorms with lightning strikes are dangerous.

Use U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets when boating, regardless of distance to be traveled, size of boat, or swimming ability of boaters.

Know the meaning of and obey warnings represented by colored beach flags.

Watch for dangerous waves and signs of rip currents (e.g. water that is discolored and choppy, foamy, or filled with debris and moving in a channel away from shore). If you are caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore; once free of the current, swim toward shore.

The Facts on Pool Drowning and Why Pool Fences and Barriers Are an Absolute Necessity

At DCS Pool Barriers, the most important thing we do is save lives by building barriers around your pool that significantly prevent accidents from happening. In Arizona, you are likely to use your pool almost every month of the year, which makes it even more critical to take every safety measure possible. We are more than happy to look at your Arizona pool and share with you the safety measures you should be taking. Consider some of the below statistics:

• Each day in the United States, nine people drown.
• For each death caused by drowning, there are 1-4 nonfatal submersion accidents serious enough for the victim to be hospitalized.
• Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 14.
• Drowning is the leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4.
• Among children ages 1 to 4 years, most drownings occur in residential swimming pools.
• Four-sided fencing that isolates the pool from the house and the yard has shown to decrease the number of drowning injuries anywhere from 50 to 90 percent.
• Nonfatal drownings can result in brain damage that may result in long-term disabilities including memory problems, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functioning.
• Roughly 5,000 children 14 and under go to the hospital because of accidental drowning-related incidents each year; 15% die and about 20% suffer from permanent neurological disability.
• Seventy-seven percent of those involved in a home-drowning accident had only been missing for five minutes or less when found in the swimming pool; 70% weren’t expected to be in or near the pool at that time.
• The most common place for a 1-4-year old child to drown is in a home swimming pool.
• In nearly 9 out of 10 child-drowning deaths, a parent or caregiver claimed to be watching the child.

Sources: “Water-Related Injuries: Fact Sheet.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 12, 2007.
“Water-Related Injuries: Fact Sheet.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. June 12, 2008.

For more information on Pool Barriers and Pool Safety Codes for your city go to: http://dcspoolbarriers.com/swimming-pool-fence-and-pool-barrier-building-code-information/

“Bringing Homes Up to Pool Barrier Code” Another Satisfied DCS Pool Barriers Customer

At DCS Pool Barriers we do our absolute best to exceed our customers’ expectations. Below is a testimonial that we received from a new home buyer who needed a pool barrier that met Arizona code:

“I bought a new home with a pool and had DCS pool Barriers come out to talk with me about options for pool barriers to bring me up to Arizona code and to tell me about the pros and cons of each. I got a ton of information, and ultimately decided for the time being to go with the automatic door closer for my sliding glass door. Jay came out and installed it at my convenience, arrived when he said he would (even called ahead!) did a great job and even cleaned up after himself. I would recommend DCS for a solid service and a good product.”

Looking for exceptional service and high-quality work for a new pool barrier in Arizona? Contact us and let us know how we can help you!

Sliding Door Safety Lock, The Pool Safety Requirements for Doors in Arizona

The sliding door safety lock has become in important feature in Arizona homes. If you have a sliding door or hinged door that opens to a pool or spa in your yard, the law requires that all doors leading to the backyard have a safety mechanism that is self-closing and self-latching above 54″. According to the American Institute for Preventative Medicine, drowning is the 4th leading cause of accidental death in the United States; and in Maricopa County alone approximately 20 children drown each year.

Pool safety is a major issue, and should be approached by homeowners on multiple levels. The first and most important component of pool safety is supervision. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer the phone. After supervision, sliding door safety locks and door alarms provide the next line of defense in keeping children safely inside the house. Once outdoors, homeowners have a choice of pool safety barriers such as fencing and pool nets.

Sliding Glass Door Closer and Latch

Luckily, pool safety industry leaders like DSC Pool Barriers in Phoenix, are manufacturing a variety of pool safety products such as the sliding door safety lock. DCS holds the patent on the Ultra Glide sliding glass door closer and latch, which can be used on any type of sliding door. Sliding door safety mechanisms close the door automatically, safely latching the door so that children cannot open the door themselves and go outdoors unattended. Sliding door safety locks should be mounted at the top of the doors so that children cannot reach the handle to operate the lock. These innovative safety products are one way to help prevent pool related accidents. Other benefits of sliding door closers are keeping pets safely inside, and saving on energy costs when your doors close quickly every time they are opened.

Quality Sliding Door Safety Locks

When looking for quality sliding door safety locks, look for locks that will not prematurely damage the rollers and track on the sliding door, and will not be damaged if you push the door shut. Safety door locks can enhance the value of your home by meeting the required swimming pool barrier code. Choose locks that match your doors and décor in custom colors and are quality-manufactured to withstand maximum use.

Homeowners should shop carefully for these important safety products, and choose sliding door closers and latches that are high quality and long-lasting. Professional installation will ensure that the self-closing mechanism is working perfectly and that your home has an added safety measure for family and pets.

Great Testimonial from Lake Powell Resort on Our Sliding Glass Door Closer (The Ultra Glide)

Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas installed 350 of the UltraGlide ( self closing device) on our lodge room patio doors in the spring of 2009. The installation of these units were done in house and went very smooth even though we have several different sliding doors in our lodge buildings. We have had very few calls for doors not operating properly since the installation of these units.

I believe the installation of these units has had a positive impact on lowering our energy usage for our lodge rooms, as it does not allow the guest to leave the doors open while the air conditioners are running plus shows our guests we are trying to be an energy conscience company.

DCS Pool Barriers, LLC has been very responsive to any technical questions or warranty items we have had.

Destinations | Innovation | Inspiration
Jan Marquis | Director Land Maintenance |Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas

Selecting a Gate and Fencing Company for Your Pool Barrier Needs

It is important to choose a company that is experienced and has complete control over the manufacturing process. These types of fencing and gate companies can ensure the work is being done properly, and by eliminating middle-men they can pass on savings to the consumer. Top quality materials should be used, and the fabricators should inspect the gates to maintain the highest standards at every step of the manufacturing process. You’ll also want to ensure that hardware and accessories for your gates and fencing are of top quality.

One such Arizona pool fencing and gate company is DCS Pool Barriers. “Our manufacturing process is a step by step quality control process, ensuring every piece we make is of the highest quality. We have our own metal shop, so we can do pretty much anything the homeowner needs where fencing and gates are concerned. Imagination is the only limitation.”

When shopping for gates and fencing for your pool, look for knowledgeable sales and design professionals who can help translate your ideas into the customized product you’ve been dreaming of, while maintaining the highest quality. They should also be familiar with local building code requirements and pool safety regulations to ensure top return on your fencing and gate investment.

Pool Safety Requirements for Doors, Sliding Door Safety Lock

The sliding door safety lock has become in important feature in Arizona homes. If you have a sliding door or hinged door that opens to a pool or spa in your yard, the law requires that all doors leading to the backyard have a safety mechanism that is self-closing and self-latching above 54″. According to the American Institute for Preventative Medicine, drowning is the 4th leading cause of accidental death in the United States; and in Maricopa County alone approximately 20 children drown each year.

Pool safety is a major issue, and should be approached by homeowners on multiple levels. The first and most important component of pool safety is supervision. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer the phone. After supervision, sliding door safety locks and door alarms provide the next line of defense in keeping children safely inside the house. Once outdoors, homeowners have a choice of pool safety barriers such as fencing and pool nets.

Sliding Glass Door Closer and Latch

Luckily, pool safety industry leaders like DSC Pool Barriers in Phoenix, are manufacturing a variety of pool safety products such as the sliding door safety lock. DCS holds the patent on the Ultra Glide sliding glass door closer and latch, which can be used on any type of sliding door. Sliding door safety mechanisms close the door automatically, safely latching the door so that children cannot open the door themselves and go outdoors unattended. Sliding door safety locks should be mounted at the top of the doors so that children cannot reach the handle to operate the lock. These innovative safety products are one way to help prevent pool related accidents. Other benefits of sliding door closers are keeping pets safely inside, and saving on energy costs when your doors close quickly every time they are opened.

Quality Sliding Door Safety Locks

When looking for quality sliding door safety locks, look for locks that will not prematurely damage the rollers and track on the sliding door, and will not be damaged if you push the door shut. Safety door locks can enhance the value of your home by meeting the required swimming pool barrier code. Choose locks that match your doors and décor in custom colors and are quality-manufactured to withstand maximum use.

Homeowners should shop carefully for these important safety products, and choose sliding door closers and latches that are high quality and long-lasting. Professional installation will ensure that the self-closing mechanism is working perfectly and that your home has an added safety measure for family and pets.

Video of DCS Pool Barriers Building Wrought Iron Fencing

DCS Pool Barriers, LLC has a custom metal manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona where we have developed a process that produces the highest quality in metal fabrication.  We start our process with premium grade steel.  Our fabricators inspect the steel to meet all DCS Industries standards.  The steel is then cut to size per order.  DCS welds all fencing, gates, custom iron works utilizing pre-fabricated jigs to ensure quality is maintained throughout.  All of our metalwork products have an option of galvanization (10 year warranty against rust).  DSC can either power coat or electrostatically paint ironworks for quality finishing.

Residential Perimeter Fencing

DCS Pool Barriers provides perimeter fencing to protect both commercial and residential properties.   We make quality durable, beautiful pieces that coordinate and accentuate the style of any property.

Custom Wrought Iron Fencing

DCS Pool Barriers offers customized wrought iron pool fencing. We perform custom curving and coloring to meet your aesthetic and barrier needs. Our residential pool fences are fabricated from  16-gauge steel, then powder coated.  We install the safest pool gate latches on the market: Magna-Latch! 

Our fences are brought to your home and installed on-site by a trained licensed professionals (ROC#186558) to conform to any terrain.

Sliding Door Giving You Problems? DCS Pool Barriers Improves the Functionality and Usability of Sliding Glass Doors.

When it comes to pool safety, DCS Pool Barriers takes care of even the smallest details including providing services that improve the functionality and usability of sliding glass doors.

A sliding patio door can be difficult to open for a number of reasons:

• The roller is worn due to age, rust, moisture
• Worn down track
• Build-up of pet hair and dirt on the rollers or track
• The lock sticks

DCS Pool Barriers provides roller replacement, sliding glass door repair and track repair.  Make sure your sliding glass door is up to code!  Not sure on the Pool Barrier Codes for your city?  Contact DCS Pool Barriers and we will provide you with Pool Barrier Safety Codes for your city.