DCS Blogs & News
Summer Holidays – Regulations Don’t Take Time Off
Summer holidays are in full swing by the time June rolls around, and for lots of families in Arizona this means spending afternoons and weekends in the water to escape the blistering temperatures. With the added activity around the pool during summer break it’s important to revisit the codes put in place to keep everyone…
DCS Pool Fence at El Dorado Scottsdale!
With all the renovations this historically charming hotel has gone through, a new pool fence was the only thing lacking. At DCS Pool Barriers, we removed the old fence, designed, fabricated and installed a new one. The beautiful white, wrought iron pool fence and pool gates blend amazingly with the new aesthetics of the hotel.…
Look Great and Be Safe
When it comes to pool safety, there are clear guidelines set out by the state that residential and commercial property owners need to follow in order to ensure that family and residents are not put at undue risk. However, these regulations only cover the basic structural requirements and leave open possibilities for what the safety…
May is National Water Safety Month!
Every year sponsors from health, industry, and government come together to put on the National Water Safety Month in May. The month is meant to celebrate the popularity of swimming and other favorite water sports as the weather warms up and summer starts, but its priority is to raise awareness for the need for public…
‘Tis the Season – Pool Season
The temperature is slowly creeping up higher and higher as we get closer to the end of the month, and as Arizona residents we all know what that means. Pool season is just around the corner! It’s fun and time in the sun, but it also means that it’s time to think about pool safety. …
Community Fencing as Community Responsibility
There’s a lot of discussion about home pools when it comes to water safety, but community pools are not exempt from the regulations set by Arizona law. In fact, with more people, higher traffic, and greater levels of activity, pool safety is perhaps of greater importance for these pools. Fencing and gates are no exception. …
Apartments and HOA Pool Fencing Replacement
Pools shared by a community can be wonderful, but for the complex owners and Home Owners Associations who are responsible for keeping them a safe space, there are many more considerations beyond making sure “no diving” and “no glass container” signs are posted. At the top of this priority list should be meeting pool safety…
Decorate for the Holidays but Safety First and Foremost!
The holiday season means parties and guests and more traffic around your house and backyard. One of the beautiful things about living in Arizona is the extended use of outdoor space, so even in December afternoons and evenings can very easily be spent in your backyard with family members and friends who are visiting for…
DCS Pool Barriers ~ Get the Right Stuff
In Arizona, many properties – both commercial and residential – feature pools for people who live there to enjoy during the long stretches of warm months that are characteristic of Arizona. However, it’s the property owner’s responsibility to make sure that these pools are up to state code when it comes to safety. Arizona has…
Community Pools: Don’t Let Rust Win Out
With the busiest part of swimming season at community pools coming to a close, it’s important to take stock of the equipment and catch up on maintenance. It’s likely that the space around the community pool will still be in use well into the fall and winter – one of the beautiful points of Arizona’s…