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Top 10 Things Every Homeowner With A Pool Needs To Have

  1. Fences and walls should be at least 4 feet high and installed completely around the pool. The fence must be self-closing and self-latching.
  2. Install an alarm on the door leading out to the pool area that will sound if the door is unexpectedly opened.
  3. Equip your pool with a power safety cover -- a motor-powered barrier that can be placed over the water area when the pool is not in use.
  4. Keep rescue equipment by the pool and be sure a phone is poolside with emergency numbers posted. Knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be a lifesaver.
  5. Don't leave pool toys and floats in the pool or pool area that may attract young children to the water.
  6. To prevent body entrapment and hair entrapment/entanglement, have a qualified pool professional inspect the drain suction fittings and covers on your pool and spa to be sure that they are the proper size, properly attached, and meet current safety standards.If your pool or spa has a single drain outlet, consider installing a safety vacuum release system that breaks the vacuum to avoid potential entrapment conditions.
  7. Make sure to have safety equipment standing by.This includes a breathing barrier, and rescue device (i.e. an inner-tube with rope or a reaching pole) and a first aid kit.
  8. Remember to keep a fully charged cordless phone in the pool area at all times with emergency phone numbers posted.
  9. Have life jackets on hand for your children and visitors
  10. If you have recently added a pool to your garden, make sure that your homeowner's insurance is up to date and that you are properly insured.