A Comprehensive Spring Backyard Pool Safety Checklist

At Life Saver Pool Fence we created an easy to remember checklist for creating a safe space for your backyard and pool. We want to help everyone who owns a pool become a “LIFESAVER” for their family. Here’s how:

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ayers of protection – By implementing various layers of protection in your home and around your pool, you will decrease the risk of accidental drownings.

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nstall a pool alarm – This is just one of the various layers of protection you should implement. A pool alarm will detect and alert you of any disturbances in the water which is important especially for families with young children.

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ence the pool – Installing a fence about the pool is one of the most important safety features you can implement in your home. At Life Saver, we offer a mesh pool fence using the strongest mesh available to ensure the safety of your family.

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arly Infant Swim Instruction – Ensuring your children know how to swim at an early age is incredibly important and can be the difference between life and death for a child. While getting infant swim instruction is ideal, it’s a good idea to get swimming lessons no matter what age your children are.

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Anytime children are in the pool or playing in the backyard it is important to have them remain under constant supervision. If you need to go inside – even if it’s just for a minute, make sure your children get out of the pool.

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lways Check the Pool First – If you lose sight of your children your first instinct may be to check their rooms or even the street, but the first place you should actually check is your pool since children only need to be alone for a minute or two to get themselves into a dangerous situation.

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erify Caretakers Know CPR – Everyone in your house should know how to perform CPR, this means any adult who watches your children and even older children if you have teens in your family.

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ducate Caretakers on Pool Safety – Anyone who is charged with the care of your children should be educated on pool safety, this includes parents, grandparents, and babysitters.

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emember that Drowning is Silent – Not only is it silent, but it is the number one accidental killer of children ages 1-4.

We recommend printing and displaying these steps in your home as a visual reminder to take extra precautions with your pool at all times. Not only are drownings a leading cause of death for children under the age of 5, but 69% of pool drownings occur under parental supervision. This is why it’s so important to enforce multi safety measures in your home.

In addition to all of the above, when it comes to your pool fence, it’s important to have all of these “must-haves” in place.

Must-Haves for Your Mesh Pool Fence

1. A fence that has a self-closing, self-latching gate with a latch knob at least 6” above the gate.
2. A fence that can withstand 100+ pounds of force.
3. A fence that does not have any sharp hooks or points on the latches of hardware.
4. A fence made of four lines of stitching securing the border to the mesh

In San Diego, swimming pool season will be here before you know it, which means there’s no time to waste in getting your pool ready. Now is the perfect time to go through our pool safety checklist so your sure family can safely enjoy your swimming pool all summer long. If you need to install new pool fencing, contact us today at (619) 971-6860.

As a homeowner in San Diego, CA with a pool, there are many things you need to consider. Aside from simply taking care of the pool and performing regular maintenance, you also need to consider safety. If you have children, pool safety is likely something you’d already thought about and taken steps with. However, if you have a child-free home, perhaps you haven’t given it as much thought as it requires. If you have pets, for example, pool safety and preventing accidental drownings is something you need to consider since the risk of drowning is also applicable to your pets. Installing a pet safety fence will help to keep everyone safe from any possible incidents with your pool.

A pet pool fence is great for homeowners to install for the safety of their pets, but also because this is a great way to prevent them from accessing the pool area without supervision. Left alone, it’s possible they can cause damage to the pool or pool area which in turn will create an unwanted expense to you.  A pet safety fence will also keep them from getting onto the pool cover and accidentally damaging it.

When it comes to protecting your pet and preventing them from gaining access to the pool, a Life Saver mesh pool fence is your best. Not only are our fences strong and durable – but they look great too! Our fences come in many different color options, which can be coordinated to match your yard’s decor and aesthetic. Additionally, installing physical mesh pool fence is actually a safer option than an invisible wireless electric fence, which is another type of fence many pet owners consider. Statistics suggest that invisible wireless electric fences are only about 70% effective in preventing a pet from crossing the barrier, while our fences are 100% effective. Our fences will not tear and have a strength rating of 387 lbs per square inch.

We recommend getting at least a 42” removable pet fence for your pool and to prevent your pet from accessing the pool freely. However, if you have a “jumper” of a dog and need a fence that is taller, we can customize the fence to suit your individual needs.

Another use of our mesh fences that many of our customers contact us about, is to create a dog run in their yard. Our fences can be installed on nearly any type of terrain and are ideal for sectioning off your pet and restraining them to one part of the yard for play or for a restroom.

Regardless of your reason for needing to install a dog fence in your yard, our team will work with you to design the best fence to suit your needs for your home.

Life Saver Pool Fence is the only fence available to give you that peace of mind you deserve as a pet owner. Take a proactive step today to protect your pet by installing a pet pool fence in your home. Contact us today to learn more about our top-rated pet pool fences and professional installations. Call (619) 971-6860 or contact us online for your FREE on-site estimate.

The winter months are the perfect time to install a pool fence in your San Diego home. As a homeowner with a pool, you need to be thinking about pool safety and drowning prevention all year long, not just during the warmer months.

While it may seem to make more sense to hold off on installing a pool fence around the time you plan to open your pool for the season, the winter is actually the best time to re-evaluate your yard and pool for potential risks. This is a great time to make any needed adjustments and ensure that by time swimming season rolls around your pool will be ready for your family to safely enjoy.

First things first, if you don’t have a pool fence installed, this should be your top priority. Our pool fences are the safest pool fences available on the market and are made of a Textilene mesh which has a strength rating of 387 lbs per square inch. Our fences will provide you with years of use that can withstand wear and tear and all types of weather conditions.

Our fences made of near-transparent mesh and have 96% visibility. Additionally, our mesh fences come in a variety of colors that will accent your yard’s look, so you won’t be forced to compromise on aesthetic.  

Pool fences are a necessary addition to any home with a pool, especially for those who have young children and pets. Not only is drowning one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 5, but nearly 70% of pool drownings occur under parental supervision. This is yet another reason why backup protection is an absolute must for any San Diego homeowner who owns a pool.

Furthermore, San Diego pool safety requirements state that In San Diego, a pool fence is required on any pool that was built or remodeled after 2007. California state also has strict codes that must be followed for a pool fence requiring fencing that isolates the pool from the home with a gate that opens away from the pool. The fence must have a latch that is at least 60 inches from the ground with a minimum height of 60 inches, and any gaps in the slats must not be more than 4 inches apart.

In addition to a pool fence, it is also advisable to install a gate that is both self-closing and self-latching. Pool alarms and pool safety covers are also two recommended layers of protection that homeowners should consider.

This is the perfect time to install a pool fence to protect your family and give you the peace of mind that everyone in your household is safe. To schedule your pool fence installation, contact us today at (619) 971-6860.