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What are the Most Effective Types of Pool Barriers?

June 23, 2022 | Comments Off on What are the Most Effective Types of Pool Barriers?

For both residential and commercial properties, the fences and gates surrounding the pool area serve a variety of key functions: they complement the style of the surrounding property, ensure compliance with state law, and most importantly, they enhance safety by preventing children from entering the pool area without supervision-thereby reducing the property owner’s liability. Therefore,…

May is National Water Safety Month—Here are Some Important Pool Safety Tips

May 11, 2022 | Comments Off on May is National Water Safety Month—Here are Some Important Pool Safety Tips

While it may technically still be springtime, the weather is heating up in the Phoenix area-which means that pool season is just around the corner. To help get everyone thinking about pool safety, May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. Coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American…

How to Choose a Pool Fencing Contractor

December 29, 2021 | Comments Off on How to Choose a Pool Fencing Contractor

As one of the most effective ways to prevent drowning, a pool fence plays a vital role in protecting your loved ones-particularly kids and pets-from potential tragedy. In order to ensure that pool fences fulfill their role of enhancing safety around the pool area, they should be manufactured and installed by qualified professionals. Therefore, if…

Do You Need a Fence Around Your Pool in Arizona?

October 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Do You Need a Fence Around Your Pool in Arizona?

Many pool owners in Arizona might wonder whether they are legally required to enclose their pool areas with fencing and gates. The short answer to this question is “yes.” The longer answer, however, can be found in state laws governing pool barriers. Specifically, Arizona law stipulates that any below-ground or above-ground pool (including a spa…

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Pool Barriers for Your Property

July 15, 2021 | Comments Off on 4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Pool Barriers for Your Property

As with most other home improvements, installing new pool barriers is a significant investment that can affect your enjoyment of your property for years to come. To ensure optimal results, you’ll want to take the time to research the options available for different types of pool fences and pool fencing contractors in your area. At…

Summer is Almost Here—Remember the ABC & D’s of Drowning Prevention

May 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Summer is Almost Here—Remember the ABC & D’s of Drowning Prevention

The kids are out of school, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are reaching into the triple digits. While the first day of summer may still be a few weeks away, pool season has officially begun in the Phoenix area—and as families spend more time at the pool, it’s increasingly important to remember…

How Commercial Properties Can Enhance Their Pool Areas

April 28, 2021 | Comments Off on How Commercial Properties Can Enhance Their Pool Areas

For a commercial property, such as a hotel, apartment complex, or HOA-operated condo community, a beautiful pool area can help attract and retain guests and residents. A hugely popular amenity, particularly here in the Valley of the Sun, gorgeous swimming pools can provide a relaxing oasis from the desert heat. Therefore, owners and managers can…

How to Get Your Pool Ready for Swimming Season

March 22, 2021 | Comments Off on How to Get Your Pool Ready for Swimming Season

With the weather already warming up in the Phoenix area, swimming season is just around the corner—and that means that now is the time to get your pool area ready! There are several important steps that residential and commercial property owners alike should take in order to ensure a safe and fun pool season. First…

Are Your Pool Fences and Gates in Need of Repair?

January 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Are Your Pool Fences and Gates in Need of Repair?

The cooler months of our short Arizona winter are the perfect time to tend to outdoor maintenance tasks, like ensuring that your pool fences and gates are in prime condition for the upcoming swimming season. If your pool fences are rusted or worn down, or if the gates are not closing and latching properly, they…

What Landlords Should Know About Pool Safety

November 24, 2020 | Comments Off on What Landlords Should Know About Pool Safety

For landlords who own and/or manage properties that have pools onsite, safety is always a key concern. While a beautiful pool can be enticing to potential tenants, it can also serve as a liability for owners due to the risk of drowning and other water-related injuries. Here are a few important considerations that landlords should…