Keeping your pool safe.
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Owning a swimming pool is one of life's greatest pleasures. There are few rules for enjoying a pool – whether you're a lap swimmer, a sun bather, or a game-playing splasher, all you've got to do is just go with the flow!
However, there are rules and considerations for maintaining a safe pool environment. Pool safety is a very serious topic and demands a great deal of responsibility on the part of the pool owner. In this section, we've attached two very informative documents created by the National Spa and Pool Institute that cover the wide range of safety issues, for both inground and aboveground/onground pools and spas.
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| Pool fencing is an option that can protect small children from an unattended pool. |
High temperatures in spas can cause drowsi-ness which may lead to unconsciousness, resulting in drowning. In addition, raised body temperature can lead to heat stroke and death. In 1987, CPSC helped develop requirements for temperature controls to make sure that spa water temperatures never exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Pregnant women and young children should not use a spa before consulting with a physician.
We strongly encourage you to print out the appropriate document and read over it carefully. Consider sharing all or portions of this safety information with other family members and friends who use your pool on a regular basis. Knowing and understanding basic safety precautions is absolutely critical for anyone enjoying a day (or night) by the pool.