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Poolsafely.gov video on simple steps to pool safety: https://www.youtube.com/poolsafely:

At DCS Pool Barriers we believe that Pool Safety is everyone’s responsibility! It’s National Pool Safety Month and we wanted to share some Water Safety Tips from the Pool Safely “Simple Steps Save Lives” Program 1. Staying close, being alert and watching children in and around the pool Never leave a child unattended in a…

May 2011 has been designated as 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. DCS Pool Barriers, manufacturer and installer of a complete range of swimming pool barrier products, provides homeowners and commercial…

How many of us think about the laws of other countries when it comes to swimming pool safety regulations? Though it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind, many countries worldwide have enacted laws to help prevent drownings and injuries in and around pools. For example, Australia has a nationwide law enforcing pool…

Pools have been around for centuries. The oldest known existing pool dates back to the 3rd millennium B.C., and is known as the Great Bath. Built by the Indus Valley Civilization in the Mohenjo-daro city-settlement (now located in modern Pakistan), the pool is believed to have been a religious site for cleansing and healing. The…

Several times a year we receive calls from various City and State Health Departments regarding our pool barrier products and expertise in pool safety solutions. Heath Department codes require installation of barriers at all public pools, including hotels and motels, apartments, condominiums or other facilities containing multiple dwellings. As a leading manufacturer and installer of…

We often get asked for the details of Pool Door Alarm Specifications: Pool Door Alarms should reset itself after 15 seconds and should have a 9 volt battery that is tested regularly-much like a smoke detector. Proper installation should be done by a licensed contractors. And the door alarm should be water hazard entrance compliant…

Several times a year we receive calls from various City, County and State Health Departments regarding our pool barrier products and expertise in pool safety solutions. Pool Barrier codes require installation of barriers at all public pools, including hotels and motels, apartments, condominiums or other facilities containing multiple dwellings. As a leading manufacturer and installer…

When it comes to the safety of your children, you know that there can never be too many precautions taken. Regarding pool safety, having just one barrier between your child and the water is not enough. There are two layers of safety that will increase the safety of a child around the pool when working…

When selecting a pool barrier for pool safety it is often difficult to decide what works best for your property and lifestyle. At DCS Pool Barriers we take pride in helping home owners and commercial properties decide the best pool barrier for the property. The first step is determining the pool barrier codes for the…

We offer many sources of information for pool building including building codes and additional links for pool safety. Check out our helpful links and source of pool barrier codes here: /swimming-pool-fence-and-pool-barrier-building-code-information/

Winter is quickly approaching in Arizona, and this means that the pools are closing for the next few months. There are many things on the “to do list” when making sure that your pool is ready for winter. You need to make sure that everything is chemically in order, which means checking the pH and…