Safety

Every Pool Area Should have:

• Signs-pool rules and no diving
• Life preserver
• Life hook and reaching pole
• Portable Phone with preprogramed emergency numbers
• Children’s life vests

Attention:

• Never leave your child unattended in the water even for a split second.
• Keep a cordless phone outside with you at all times.
• Teach your child how to swim.

Other notes:

1. Self locking gates, fencing around the entire pool perimeter and a non slip surface. Follow all by-laws pertaining to your swimming pool- this includes having a proper fence surrounding your pool on all four sides
2. Diving boards – can only be used in inground pools greater than 16’wide, 32’long, a minimum 8’deep.
3. Slides – should not be used on aboveground pools as they lack the water depth needed for a safe entry into the water.
4. Suction Outlets (Skimmer/Automatic cleaner outlets) – They need to be covered and pump sizing is especially crucial to prevent objects from being sucked against these outlets. Pump needs to be properly sized for the pool & its equipment
5. Drainage – You must have proper drainage around the pool perimeter-it is a very important aspect of any installation.
6. Clear Pool Water – do not use the pool when you cannot see the bottom and main drain.

We have a wide range of safety items available including pool alarms.

Safety Links:

Red Cross
Safe Pools by the Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada