Swimming Pool Safety FencesGovernment Regulations & Pool Codes To Be Followed
Swimming pool safety is something that is all too often overlooked, and something that can be deadly. Anyone having a swimming pool is responsible for the safety measures of their swimming pool and for the safety of everyone using the pool.
The first and most important thing to ensure safety is having a fence around the swimming pool. A pool fence helps to restrict any unwanted person. This is very important if one is living in a neighborhood with a lot of people. Moreover, it also restricts children & pets from straying into the pool & causing any untoward accidents.
Pool Codes
While purchasing a fence for a swimming pool, pool codes pertaining to that area must be seen before choosing any of the styles. There are certain distances between horizontal members and gate hardware that must be met. After viewing pool codes the local municipality should be contacted to double check for any updated B.O.C.A. or I.B.C. codes. These can vary all over the world.
The most important pool codes are these:
The fence must be at least 48" tall
The minimum distance between the bottom rail and the next existing horizontal rail must be at least 45". So most 3-horizontal rail fence styles must be either 54" or 60" depending if there are spears above the top rail
The spacing between pickets must be less than 4"
The space between the bottom rail and the ground must be 2" or less
The gate(s) must be self-closing, self-latching (The opening mechanism of the latch must be at least 54" above ground.) And all gates, that are accessible to the pool area, MUST open out, away from the pool area.
Remember, when there is a matter of pool safety, people must be concerned about the safety of everyone around. It is the sole responsibility of the pool owner to make sure that the pool safety doctrines and guidelines are maintained; to be very sure that everyone is using the pool safely.
About the author:
QCE Fence is a company that has been in the Fencing Industry for the last 20 successful years. Its product range includes residential, commercial, industrial and heavy industrial fences: every design imaginable. Hardware or individual components are also available at QCE Fence. All their products come with a lifetime guarantee against cracking, peeling and chipping.
The first and most important thing to ensure safety is having a fence around the swimming pool. A pool fence helps to restrict any unwanted person. This is very important if one is living in a neighborhood with a lot of people. Moreover, it also restricts children & pets from straying into the pool & causing any untoward accidents.
Pool Codes
While purchasing a fence for a swimming pool, pool codes pertaining to that area must be seen before choosing any of the styles. There are certain distances between horizontal members and gate hardware that must be met. After viewing pool codes the local municipality should be contacted to double check for any updated B.O.C.A. or I.B.C. codes. These can vary all over the world.
The most important pool codes are these:
The fence must be at least 48" tall
The minimum distance between the bottom rail and the next existing horizontal rail must be at least 45". So most 3-horizontal rail fence styles must be either 54" or 60" depending if there are spears above the top rail
The spacing between pickets must be less than 4"
The space between the bottom rail and the ground must be 2" or less
The gate(s) must be self-closing, self-latching (The opening mechanism of the latch must be at least 54" above ground.) And all gates, that are accessible to the pool area, MUST open out, away from the pool area.
Remember, when there is a matter of pool safety, people must be concerned about the safety of everyone around. It is the sole responsibility of the pool owner to make sure that the pool safety doctrines and guidelines are maintained; to be very sure that everyone is using the pool safely.
About the author:
QCE Fence is a company that has been in the Fencing Industry for the last 20 successful years. Its product range includes residential, commercial, industrial and heavy industrial fences: every design imaginable. Hardware or individual components are also available at QCE Fence. All their products come with a lifetime guarantee against cracking, peeling and chipping.