The Importance of Pool Barrier Layers
Pool safety and drowning prevention is a concern for homeowners with swimming pools. There’s no one single step a homeowner can take to be one-hundred percent safe – the issue of swimming pool safety should be approached with the idea of applying “layers” of prevention that all add up to peace of mind for pool owners.
The first layer of swimming pool safety is supervision. There is no substitute for knowing where children are at all times when in homes or neighborhoods with swimming pools. When children are in the home with adults, the next layer of swimming pool safety is door alarms and self closing, self latching door devices. DCS Pool Barriers in Phoenix, AZ, manufactures and installs a patented sliding glass door closer. Installing a device such as the DCS UltraGlide ensures that doors close automatically, so a child can never wander out an open door. Using door alarms offers the extra benefit of alerting adults when any door in the home is opened.
Outside of the home, the next layer of pool barrier safety is permanent, galvanized steel pool fencing. High quality fencing can be customized by the manufacturer so that it is not only durable and meets local pool barrier code, but will blend with the style of the home and property. This type of pool safety barrier is built to last, and can enhance property values.
If children don’t live in the home but are frequent visitors, the homeowner may opt for removable mesh fencing. This type of fencing may not meet local pool barrier code, but can be effective as a temporary solution for homeowners. This mesh fencing’s transparent look allows a clear view of the pool area at all times. When not needed, the fencing can be rolled up and stored out of sight.
Within pool fencing, the final layer of pool safety is a pool safety net. 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. This is a secure barrier in preventing infants and toddlers from getting into the water when used properly. Obviously, to be effective it does require that the homeowner always replace the net after swimming. A pool net is unobtrusive and preserves views.
Additional “layers’ of safety are education oriented. Teaching children water safety and swimming are valuable skills, as well as being sure that children follow house rules for pool safety. CPR certification is beneficial in case of emergency; although the hope is that a child never reaches the water unsupervised.
Contact a knowledgeable pool safety barrier company to discuss the best options for your property and family. By combining pool safety barriers with supervision and education, your family and friends can enjoy fun in the sun safely.
Keep Your Children Safe Around Your Pool!
Owning a swimming pool can add a lot of excitement to your household from poolside parties, to early morning workouts, refreshing dips on hot days, to romantic late-night swims. Yes, pools can be fun however, keeping your swimming area safe is also important. Drowning is the leading cause of death in Arizona among children 1 to 4 years of age. Approximately 20 children drown in Maricopa County alone every year. About ten percent of survivors suffer permanent neurological impairment. On average, that’s about another ten children each year.
Let DCS Pool Barriers LLC help you keep your loved ones safe by installing your pool barriers. We offer services to provide anything from auto closers on your doors, safety latches on the windows, WI fencing and/or mesh fencing to a net on your pool.
• Our Wrought Iron Fencing does meet pool code throughout AZ and is the recommended choice for pool safety. This is available in Galvanized or powder coated & welded so your fence is built to last.
• Removable Mesh Fencing, many pool owners leave their removable mesh fence in place whenever there is a possibility of access to the pool by young children. There is a great a convenience because it can be removed, rolled up, and stored away during occasions when a barrier is not desired. Removable mesh fencing has a transparent nature allowing you to have a clear view of the pool at all times. Removable Mesh Fences do not meet the pool barrier ordinance in the Phoenix Metro area. Removable Mesh Fences are recommended to be used as a great secondary barrier in conjunction with self-closing and latching doors.
• Pool Safety Nets, a safety net offers some unique and desirable features as a solution to preventing infants and toddlers from entering the pool water unseen or unheard. Safety nets provide a safe, secure barrier while maximizing the available backyard space and preserving the view and ambience of the swimming pool area. DCS Pool Safety Nets do not meet the pool barrier ordinance in the Phoenix Metro area. DCS Pool Safety Net is recommended to be used as a great secondary barrier in conjunction with self-closing and latching doors.
Please call us, DCS Pool Barriers LLC, today to schedule your free estimate 602-707-6643.
SAFETY NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD! Fencing and Gates for Pool Barrier Safety by DCS Pool Barriers
We often get asked “Why do I need to install a pool barrier fence or gate?”
We answer: “At DCS Pool Barrier we believe that pool safety is everyone’s responsibility.” It is our goal and mission is to provide protective pool barrier products that add additional safety, but we always stress that nothing can take the place of constant adult supervision.
The laws in Arizona vary from city to city, but all pools and spas are regulated and require swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier. Our wrought iron fencing and gates installed by DCS Pool Barriers pass all pool barrier code requirements in Arizona.
Does the fence or gate need to be ugly? By no means!! A fence and gate are beautiful, aesthetically pleasing pieces that actual enhance the look of a property. We make quality durable, beautiful pieces that coordinate and accentuate the style of any property. Take a look at our incredible array of products for gates, fences and custom gates and custom fences. The quality craftsmanship comes through in every piece of pool barrier safety we build.
Sliding Glass Door to a Pool or Spa? You Must Have a Self Closing Sliding Door Closer, It’s the LAW!
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″.
DCS is proud to bring you the Ultra Glide sliding glass door closer and latch. This patented device (US Patent# 7,124,469) is universal and can be used on any type of sliding door.
Ultra Glide meets ALL swimming pool barrier requirements. Protect those you love with added safety measures.
Call us at 623-825-7700 or contact us at Sales@DCSPoolBarriers.com for more information about the Ultra Glide!
The Ultra Glide is manufactured by DCS Global and DCS Pool Barriers is a local distributor. If interested in distributing the Ultra Glide contact alex@dcspoolbarriers.com.
DCS Pool Barriers Serves Commercial Properties
DCS Pool Barriers proudly manufactures and installs gates and fences that meet the pool barrier safety requirements for commerical clients as well as residential clients. DCS knows the swimming pool barrier requirements and works with the commercial property manager or maintenance manager to facilitate proper installation and compliance with the laws governing pool barriers.
(Codes for the Maricopa County Environmental Services)
A Sample of our Commercial Clients:
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort/Scottsdale
5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85250
Replaced rollers on all the doors in the resort
Catfish Bend Resort & Spa
3001 Winegard Dr Burlington, IA 52601
Installed the UltraGlide on the doors of the resort leading out to
the swimming pool area for swimming pool barrier compliance
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Installed the UltraGlide on the doors of the Luxury Condos
for swimming pool barrier complience
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
100 Lakeshore Drive Page, AZ 86040
UltraGlide installed on all the sliding glass doors for energy efficiency
Arizona Biltmore Resort
2400 East Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
Installed wrought iron fencing around the swimming pools
on the property for swimming pool barrier compliance
Scottsdale Condos
6125 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
Installed wrought Iron Fencing around the swimming pools
on the property for swimming pool barrier compliance
Have a question about our commercial installations? Contact us today.
The Importance of Pool Fencing and Pool Barriers
The key to preventing pool tragedies is to provide layers of protection around your pool. Over and over again at DCS Pool Barriers we hear about near drownings or drownings that could be prevented with properly installed pool barriers. Pool Barrier Coding in Arizona (see coding requirements here on the DCS Pool Barrier site) is stringent, but many homeowners simply ignore the laws in their cities or towns regarding pool barrier requirements. Tragedies can be prevented and our number one priority at DCS Pool Barriers is to provide quality pool safety products that offer additional levels of protection to supervision.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has offered up an excellent resource for SAFETY BARRIER
It is important to point out the statistics that the CPSC found regarding pool drownings:
The CPSC has estimated that each year about 300 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools. The Commission estimates hospital emergency room treatment is required for more than 2,000 children under 5 years of age who were submerged in residential pools.
CPSC did an extensive study of swimming pool accidents, both fatal drownings and near-fatal submersions, in California, Arizona and Florida, states in which home swimming pools are very popular and in use during much of the year. The findings from that study led Commission staff to develop the guidelines in the CPSC handbook. Here are some important Statistics:
• In California, Arizona and Florida, drowning was the leading cause of accidental death in and around the home for children under the age of 5 years.
• 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning accidents were between 1 and 3 years old.
• Boys between 1 and 3 years old were the most likely victims of fatal drownings and near-fatal submersions in residential swimming pools.
• Most of the victims were being supervised by one or both parents when the swimming pool accident occurred.
• Nearly half of the child victims were last seen in the house before the pool accident occurred. In addition, 23 percent of the accident victims were last seen on the porch or patio, or in the yard.
• This means that fully 69 percent of the children who became victims in swimming pool accidents were not expected to be in or at the pool, but were found drowned or submerged in the water.
• 65 percent of the accidents occurred in a pool owned by the victim’s immediate family, and 33 percent of the accidents occurred in pools owned by relatives or friends.
• Fewer than 2 percent of the pool accidents were a result of children trespassing on property where they didn’t live or belong.
• 77 percent of the swimming pool accident victims had been missing for five minutes or less when they were found in the pool drowned or submerged. The speed with which swimming pool drownings and submersions can occur is a special concern: by the time a child’s absence is noted, the child may have drowned. Anyone who has cared for a toddler knows how fast young children can move. Toddlers are inquisitive and impulsive and lack a realistic sense of danger. These behaviors, coupled with a child’s ability to move quickly and unpredictably make swimming pools particularly hazardous for households with young children.
Swimming pool drownings of young children have another particularly insidious feature: these are silent deaths. It is unlikely that splashing or screaming will occur to alert a parent or caregiver that a child is in trouble.
CPSC staff have reviewed a great deal of data on drownings and child behavior, as well as information on pool and pool barrier construction. The staff concluded that the best way to reduce child drownings in residential pools was for pool owners to construct and maintain barriers that would prevent young children from gaining access to pools. However, there are no substitutes for diligent supervision.
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