Posts Tagged ‘Pool Safety’
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MorePool Safety Tips for Drowning Impact Awareness Month
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month, and as summer temperatures soar and your pool experiences heavy use, we thought we’d compile some helpful safety tips to ensure that your summer is free of incidents. Whether your pool is used for exercise, games, or relaxation, here are a few simple guidelines to help ensure a safe…
Read MoreIs Your Pool Area Secure? Use This Handy Checklist to Verify the Safety of Your Pool Barriers
When it comes to pool safety, enclosing your pool area with fences and gates is just the first step. For residential and commercial properties alike, periodically checking pool barriers to ensure that they are in safe condition—and making any repairs or replacements necessary—is an essential way to minimize the risk of drowning. Have you inspected…
Read MoreHow to Create a Safe and Beautiful Pool Area
For many homeowners in Arizona, the pool area is more than just a place to cool off on a hot day. It serves as an extension of the home—a destination for socializing, relaxing, dining, and simply enjoying the beauty of the desert. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the space surrounding your pool is…
Read MoreMay is National Water Safety Month—Here are Some Tips for Safe Swimming!
As the unofficial beginning of swimming season in many parts of the country, the month of May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. Sponsored by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals in partnership with the National Recreation & Parks Association, the World Waterpark Association, and the American Red Cross, this annual event…
Read More5 Factors to Consider When Installing a Pool Fence
A swimming pool serves as the quintessential backyard oasis—a source of relaxation and recreation, as well as a gathering spot for friends and family. However, safety is the primary consideration when designing any pool area, and installing proper fencing is one of the most effective ways to ensure pool safety. Fortunately, the right pool fencing…
Read MoreNew Rock Guard Pool Fencing Boosts Safety and Curb Appeal at Scottsdale Villa Mirage
At Scottsdale Villa Mirage, a condo-style resort in North Scottsdale, worn-out pool fencing was impairing the property’s curb appeal and posing a threat to the safety of guests. As a lush oasis set amongst the stunning Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale Villa Mirage needed a new pool fence that would accentuate the style of the property. In…
Read MoreA Safe and Sleek New Pool Fence for We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center
Nestled amidst the beauty of the Sonoran Desert in far East Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center offers guests a tranquil oasis away from the bustle of the city. One of the resort’s popular attractions is a large outdoor pool where guests can play and bask in the desert sun all the while taking in…
Read MorePool Fences and Gates: Essential Safeguards Against Drowning
For most of the year, Arizona residents are fortunate to enjoy warm, sunny weather perfect for swimming and spending time by the pool. However, frequent pool use necessitates a heightened commitment to safety, including the crucial elements of sturdy, properly functioning fences and gates securing the pool area. Arizona law recognizes the importance of pool…
Read MorePool Season is Coming: Ensure Your Community Pool is Safe & Ready to Use
While the lazy days of summer are still months away, Phoenix-area residents have already seen some warm temperatures this year. This means that many people will begin spending time by the pool. For HOAs and communities (including apartment & condo complexes and community pools), the warmer weather is a signal that the time has…
Read MoreDCS Pool Barriers Solves a Rust Problem for One Happy Customer
When pool barriers begin showing signs of deterioration, it is time to repair or replace them. Fences and gates that are rusted or in otherwise fragile condition may be more easily climbed or breached, creating a safety hazard for children and pets that could reach the pool without supervision. In addition, deteriorating fences and gates…
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