Is Your Arizona Pool Gate up to Pool Safety Codes?
Quality Gates Arizona from DCS Pool Barriers
DCS Pool Barriers is committed to bringing you the best in pool barrier safety. Our goal and mission is to provide protective pool barrier products that add additional safety, but nothing can take the place of constant adult supervision – especially during the summer swimming season!
Since 2003 we have been manufacturing and installing RV and pedestrian gates in the Phoenix Arizona area, DCS Pool Barriers has a reputation for producing the highest quality gates that meet all regulation codes. Check out your area to make sure your gates and latches are up to Pool Safety Codes. Pool Safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Fabulous YELP Testimonial for DCS Pool Barriers
We just found this great testimonial for DCS Pool Barriers on Yelp.com:
5 stars, 3/15/10
“We had gotten three quotes for a pool fence, and all three were quite similar, so price is not a factor in my rating. The service, however, was excellent. From the original salesperson, to the two fence installers, to the person who answers their phone — all friendly, professional, helpful, not pushy at all.
About a month after installation we noticed that our gate needed a slight adjustment. They sent someone out the very next day and he fixed it right away without any issue/fees/etc.
We’ve had our fence for just about a year now and have been very pleased.” post from a.b. of Phoenix, AZ
Some Pool and Water Safety Tips from the Towns of Gilbert and Chandler
Water safety tips from the town of Gilbert:
The following are tips on how to help prevent these accidents:
Prevent Drownings
-Never leave a child out of supervisory eye contact in or near a pool, not even for a second. There is absolutely no substitute for constant adult supervision. If you must leave the pool area, take your child with you.
Do not place objects (e.g. chairs or tables) near the pool or spa fence that could allow a youngster to climb over or fall in.
-Keep toys, particularly tricycles away from the pool. A child playing with these could accidentally fall into the water.
-Never leave children unattended around places where water can pose a threat.
5-gallon buckets
-Bathtubs
-Toilets
-Ponds
-Canals
-Any area of open water
-Never leave a child unobserved around the pool.
-Designate a “water watcher,” someone who will maintain eye-to-eye supervision at all times.
-Install a pool fence with vertical bars less than four inches apart. Pools constructed after Aug. 7, 1993, also must have an interior barrier (at least five feet high) in additional to the exterior fencing requirements.
-Install self-closing, self-latching hardware on all doors leading into the pool area.
-Trim trees near the pool fence and keep furniture and toys away so children cannot use them to climb into the pool area.
-Keep toys and pets away from the pool to prevent falls and to avoid distractions that might draw children to the pool area without proper supervision.
-Keep basic lifesaving equipment near the pool.
-Install a phone by the pool or keep a cordless battery nearby.
-Every caregiver should know CPR!
Upgrade Your Pool Safety Barriers During Water Safety Month!
Having a pool in Arizona is a great way to stay cool in the summer, and provides an attractive and fun setting for get-togethers with family and friends. Swimming and staying active can provide health benefits for the whole family. However, pool ownership comes with the responsibility of keeping people of all ages safe around the water.
Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed the month of May as Water Safety Month in Arizona, as part of National Water Safety month, which is a joint effort of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association (IPSSA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the World Waterpark Association (WWA).
The state of Arizona has the second highest number of drowning deaths in the U.S., and one of the highest rates of near drowning reports. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there were 87 drowning deaths in Arizona in the year 2008, 24 of which were children under the age of five.
Most drowning accidents can be prevented by establishing and following pool safety guidelines in your household. Establishing firm household rules about pool use, checking the pool area for safety, and installing pool barriers are essential steps for all pool owners to take.
Alex Tsekhanovsky, of DCS Pool Barriers in Phoenix, AZ, reinforces the fact that children should never be left unsupervised, “There’s no substitution for supervision; our products are aids to help homeowners protect their children and family members when they come over with children and friends.” DCS offers a wide variety of pool safety products, from permanent, galvanized steel fencing to patented self-latching door closers. “We always recommend layers of protection,” Tsekhanovsky says. “And our company is the only company in the Phoenix metro area that provides all of the barriers including alarms, door closers, fences and nets.”
Innovative safety options for homeowners are door alarms and self closing, self latching door devices for your home. Installing a device such as the DCS UltraGlide sliding glass door closer ensures that doors close automatically, so a child can never wander out an open door. When any door in the home is opened, a parent will be alerted by the door alarm.
Permanent, galvanized steel pool fencing is an essential component of pool safety. It should be high quality, durable and meet local pool barrier code. Gates on pool fencing should close and latch automatically. This wrought iron style of pool fencing can also be customized to match features of the home and enhance the look of the property.
For a temporary safety measure that can be used when needed and put away, removable mesh fencing is an option. This type of fencing may not meet local pool barrier code, but can be helpful if children are visiting. It can then be rolled up and stored when not in use. Along the same lines, a pool safety net can serve as an additional or temporary safety device for pools. These nets are held securely in place over the surface of the pool with pulleys and clips, and are easily removed when it’s time to swim. When used property, this is a secure barrier in preventing infants and toddlers from getting into the water.
During Water Safety Month, consider enhancing your pool safety measures. It is easy to add an additional “layer” to your pool safety devices, and doing so will provide you and your family with peace of mind that you are doing everything possible to prevent a drowning accident. Contact a knowledgeable pool safety barrier company to discuss the best options for your property and family.
Property Managers and Commercial Building Managers! DCS Builds Commercial and Pool Fencing
If you are a commercial building manager or property manager in need of fencing or gates, look no further! DCS Pool Barriers knows the Pool Barrier codes and can make sure your property is to compliance. DCS Pool Barriers gates and gate latches are designed to restrict the access to the pool. Fences are built to proper dimensions while still keeping the commercial property design elements in line for aesthetic value. Our products are installed on-site by a trained licensed professionals (ROC#186558).
Hotels and real estate property that have sliding glass doors with access to the swimming pool must also install sliding door closers per regulation law. DCS Pool Barriers has the answers for all commercial pool barrier safety requirements. Call us today for a consultation 623-825-7700.
DCS Pool Barriers also provides Commercial Property Door, Fence and Gate Repair
Commercial Repair services offered:
Wrought Iron Fence and Gate Repair
Electrostatic Painting and Rust Repair for Fences and Gates
Roller replacements and Sliding Door Repair
Track Repair
Screen Door Replacements
Hinge and Spring Replacements
Window Locks
Click Here for a Free Estimate for any of your Swimming Pool Safety Barrier needs!
May 2010 is National Water Safety Month!
At DCS Pool Barriers we believe pool safety is everyone’s responsibility! We feel this is a great opportunity to requote the following from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance:
May as National Water Safety Month; the Kick-off to a Year Long Season of Drowning Prevention
Statistics on toddler drownings begin to rise each May, as weather warms up and doors are left open to let in cool breezes. May is being designated as National Water Safety Month by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and other water safety organizations, but the NDPA wants to get the word out that drownings, especially of young children, don’t just happen in warm weather. Drownings take place every month of every year, even during the winter. The NDPA’s mantra is “drowning IS preventable,” and the group supports layers of protection, including barriers around pools and swim lessons, year-round. Read More »
For information on Arizona codes and swimming pool barriers go to our website at: http://dcspoolbarriers.com/about-us/
Looking for a Great Resource for Pool Safety?
Pool Safety is Everyone’s Business and Pool season is almost upon us!
If you are looking for a great resource for pool safety check out these websites:
A copy of Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools produced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can be obtained by writing to:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Pool Barriers
Office of Information & Public Affairs
Washington, D.C., 20207
Or at their Web site: www.cpsc.gov
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/Pool.pdf
Pool Fencing Can Prevent Child Drownings
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml89/89052.html
CPSP Pool and Spa Safety Publications
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/chdrown.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pool Safety for Children
http://www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm
Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures
http://nspi.org/consumer_info/
Drowning Prevention Tips
http://nspi.org/consumer_info/
Foster Care and Childcare Regulations
Foster care homes must comply with the Department of Health Services regulations
more information
Another Great Testimonial for DCS Pool Barriers
My husband and I just wanted to thank you for the superb job you all did with the install of our pool fence. The product looks lovely and we can’t tell you what peace of mind it bring to us. I have already had the other set of grandparents ask who installed the fence and you will be getting a call I am sure. Thank you for everything!
Our Goal at DCS Pool Barriers is to Provide Pool Safety!
At DCS Pool Barriers our mission is to provide Pool Safety with exceptional quality Pool Barriers. We really believe that pool saftey is everyone’s responsibility and pool barriers help protect those you love. DCS Pool Barriers offers the following swimming pool safety products:
Automatic Sliding Glass Door Closer and Self-Latching Device (Ultra Glide)
Self Closing/ Self Latching Hinged Doors
Pool Door Alarm
Wrought Iron Gates and Fencing for property and pools
Removable Pool Mesh Fencing
Pool Safety Nets
Fence and Gate Repair
Sliding Door Repair
Commercial Pool Fencing
DCS Pool Barriers, LLC is a Licensed Bonded Insured Registered Contractor ROC# 186558.
We manufacture all of our own fencing, gates, and the automatic sliding glass door closer (The Ultra Glide) (Patent# 7,124,469). We control every part of the manufacturing process to ensure you receive a quality product and to keep prices reasonable. Made in the USA.
Swimming Pool Safety is a priority for everyone!
RV Gate Installation in Arizona Must Meet Local Building Codes for Pool Barriers
DCS Pool Barriers has a reputation for producing the highest quality gates that meet all regulation codes. I had this beautiful gate installed on my home in North Scottsdale and it fully complies with the building codes for Scottsdale. 
To see your codes requirements go to this website: http://www.preventdrownings.org/go/page.php?page=fence_codes
For my gate in Scottsdale the code reads: Where access gates are provided, they shall comply with the requirements of Items 1 through 3. Pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self- latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, (1) the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and (2) the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism. Pedestrian gates shall swing away from the pool. Any gates other than pedestrian access gates shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use.
DCS Pool Barriers made sure my gate was up to code and was installed to code. Thank you DCS Pool Barriers!
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