SwimRight Pool service contractors explain how to choose a pool fence
Swimming pools and swimming pool fences go hand-in-hand. When you construct a pool in any area of the country, you will also be required to have a pool fence and perhaps other safety measures in place. Talk with your swimming pool contractor from SwimRight Pool Service & Repair to gain an understanding of the type of pool fence you will need surrounding your swimming pool. As a pool owner you need to make certain everyone is safe around the pool. You will also need to be in compliance with local safety regulations.
How to choose a pool fence. Here are options:
- Place the lock up high enough that children can’t reach it
- Get an automatic locking gate so it closes every time
- Add an alarm to amp up pool safety
- Chain link fences allow for footholds upon which a curious child could climb. Consider a different type of fence material.
- The Mayo Clinic says a fence should be at least four feet talk and if it has slats, they need to be narrow enough to keep pets and children out
Your pool fence can have a section that is removable to make it easier for your pool service contractor to access it. You can also choose a pool fence that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. When constructing the pool, have an eye toward how you can make the pool safe and beautiful. You don’t have to have a fence that will detract from its “duty” to keep the pool inaccessible when you’re not in attendance. Fencing should be considered part of your overall pool construction project and you can have the fence designed to be both beautiful and functional.
When you’re in the midst of your pool project the local zoning officer will insist upon seeing the type of fence you will have installed as part of the overall project. You will, therefore, need to budget for the fencing.
