Safety tips from the most reliable pool contractors in Charlotte NC

Charlotte’s most reliable pool contractors talk about pool safety

A backyard pool is the ultimate in family fun.  Pools serve as a gathering place for family and friends, creating a backyard oasis for everyone to enjoy.  To keep everyone safe while they are enjoying themselves, there are certain steps you can take to help prevent an accident.   The most reliable pool contractors in Charlotte NC recommend the following steps:

·         Enclose your pool with a fence at least four foot high.  All gates should be self-closing and self-locking and open away from the pool.

·         Upgrade or install safety drain covers.  If your pool is older, you may have flat drain covers.  These should be replaced with new covers that comply with federal safety standards.  If you are building a new pool, install at least two drain covers to reduce the amount of pressure in each.

·         Install an automatic cut-off device for your pool pump.  This will ensure the pump turns off immediately if anything blocks the drain.

·         Install a rope dividing the shallow end of the pool from the deep end to let swimmers know when the depth changes.

·         If you cover your pool, use a cover which fits tightly and secures on all sides.  This helps prevent anyone, especially children from slipping under the cover and into the pool.

·         Install in-pool alarms and motion detectors which will sound an alarm if anyone falls into the pool. 

·         Lock up all pool chemicals and keep the key away from children.

·         Always supervise children around the pool.  Do not depend upon gates to keep them out of the water.   

·         Teach everyone in your family to swim.  Even infants can learn.

When you need to upgrade or install safety features on your pool, call Carolina Pool Plastering, one of Charlotte’s most reliable poolcontractors.