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Pool Safety Day is being celebrated throughout the U.S. this week – July 22 – July 29, 2012
Pool Safety Day is being celebrated throughout the U.S. this week – July 22 – July 29, 2012. This event was created to encourage all Americans to observe pool safety habits every day. Organizations around the country are participating in a variety of ways. Pool facilities are hosting events that focus on water safety, such…
Read MoreGet Creative with Custom Wrought Iron
Wrought iron fencing isn’t just for safety or setting boundary lines. There are many creative uses for fencing, especially beautifully manufactured custom wrought iron fencing. A decorative entry gate adds curb appeal, as does courtyard fencing. You can literally create an outdoor room in your front courtyard, with the help of elegant wrought iron fencing…
Read MorePool Safety for Teens and Pre-Teens
Pre-teen and teenage years can be a struggle as your kids reach for increased independence and less supervision. The problem is, they may still need your guidance to stay safe. When there is a residential pool involved, parents should set firm rules and continue to be vigilant about supervising their older children. According to a…
Read MorePool Fencing Reduces Childhood Drowning Incidents
Although May is National Water Safety Month, pool safety should be a year-round effort for all pool owners. According to Safe Kids USA, two thirds of drowning deaths occur in the summer months between May and August, and most commonly on the weekends. Parents should also realize that approximately 72 percent of pool submersion deaths…
Read MoreKeep Family Pets Safe During National Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month and it is the time to get the pool ready and review safety precautions for the family. Pets are often a beloved part of the family, and while parents are usually vigilant about making pool safety a top priority for children, it’s important to remember our pets when it…
Read MoreWhat Makes the Most Effective Pool Barrier?
Supervision is the key to effective pool safety, but there are some standards in pool barriers that can prevent tricky little ones from going under or through pool barriers. According to guidelines established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the bottom of any pool barrier should not be more than 4 inches above grade. …
Read MoreWhy Are Pool Barriers Necessary?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) developed the swimming pool guidelines after an extensive study of swimming pool accidents in California, Arizona and Florida. The CPSC found that in those three states, drowning was the leading cause of accidental death in and around the home for children under the age of 5 years. The study…
Read MoreDCS Pool Barriers Prepares for National Water Safety Month
Phoenix, Arizona – March, 2012 Phoenix based company, DSC Pool Barriers, is gearing up for National Water Safety Month, sponsored by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), World Waterpark Association (WWA), and the American Red Cross. May 2012 has been designated as the month to bring…
Read MoreRailings for Pool Area's for Safety
The owners of this home kept having issues with wet stairs and slipping on the stairs. They asked DCS Pool Barriers to solve the problem by installing these custom made Wrought Iron railings for safety.
Read MoreWhen securing your property is a priority, a full-sized, locking gate fits the bill.
DCS Pool Barriers created this gate for a customer that wanted a tall gate that would serve as an added layer of security on their property. Our client was thrilled with this combination of Southwestern style and home security. The elegant wood and wrought iron design fits perfectly with the home and is the perfect…
Read MoreProtect your Property and Pool with a Full-sized Locking Gate
When securing your property is a priority, a full-sized, locking gate fits the bill. DCS Pool Barriers created this gate for a customer that wanted a tall gate that would serve as an added layer of security on their property. The powder-coated steel frame and kick plate, along with the security lock, give this gate…
Read MoreWho Says Pool Fencing has to be Boring?
Who says pool fencing has to be boring? This decorative pool fence strikes the perfect balance between strength and beauty with its decorative accents and arched gates. All of our pool fencing is fabricated with safety and quality in mind, but because we manufacture and install our own fencing, we can create designs and color matches…
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