Pool fences and gates fulfill an important function: they secure the pool area, reducing the risk that children or pets will enter without supervision and encounter the threat of drowning. In addition, pool fences and gates—particularly those made of stylish wrought iron—can enhance the curb appeal of your backyard or commercial pool. However, these barriers…
The Hillcrest community in Phoenix was facing a common problem: local kids were constantly jumping the fence to enter the neighborhood’s pool area without permission or supervision. This presented several concerns for the community’s residents, including the threat of theft or vandalism and the risk that a child could drown in the pool, thus exposing…
Every August, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona promotes Drowning Impact Awareness Month (DIAM) as part of its mission to prevent water-related accidents through educational initiatives, legislative action, heightened awareness, and enhanced product safety. Launched in 2004, DIAM is the largest collaborative water safety initiative in Arizona, drawing participation from business leaders, politicians, health and…
Swimming pools are a widely popular feature for hotels, apartment and condo communities, and other types of commercial properties in the Phoenix area. While pools offer a welcome source of relief from the intense desert heat, they also pose a dangerous dilemma for property owners: how to minimize the risk that children will wander into…
Note: The following is an update to this blog posted on March 6, 2013: https://dcspoolbarriers.com/2013/03/06/dcs-pool-barriers-pool-safety-requirements-for-foster-homes/ Foster homes fulfill a crucial role in society by providing a safe space for children whose birth parents are unable to care for them. To support the goal of keeping foster kids safe, the State of Arizona imposes certain requirements on…
While constant adult supervision is the key to ensuring safety around the pool, adhering to certain standards for pool barriers can help prevent small children and pets from entering the pool area without an adult. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established the following guidelines for pool fences and gates—and some of these guidelines…
Given the year-round warm and sunny weather in Arizona, many homes and commercial properties have swimming pools. However, a tragic side effect of the state’s plethora of pools is an above-average rate of drownings and other water-related accidents. Fortunately, many of these incidents are preventable—and properly installed pool barriers are one of the keys to…
As summer is on the horizon, many Arizona residents are looking forward to enjoying the warm weather by the pool. However, the arrival of swimming season means that all pool owners should take the time to review recommended drowning prevention measures. According to the American Red Cross, approximately 200 children drown in home swimming pools…
Due to the abundance of sunshine and warm weather that the Phoenix area experiences, swimming pools are a core element of many commercial properties around the Valley, including hotels and resorts, apartment complexes, and HOA-managed residential communities. Regardless of the type of property, selecting the right fencing to surround the pool area is crucial for…
With comfortable weather throughout most of the year, residents of the Phoenix area tend to spend a great deal of time outdoors. Therefore, for many Arizona homeowners, the backyard is an integral part of the home—almost as important as the kitchen or living room. For those fortunate enough to have a swimming pool, the design,…