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Welcome to the official pool fence installer directoy.Welcome to the official POOL FENCE Installer Web Directory. This site was established to help aid and screen Pool safety fence companies and installers. All listings are independently owned and operated companies. Drowning is the leading cause of death of children under the age of 5 in the Sunbelt States. Consider the statistics: 46% of all children who drown in the back yard swimming pools were considered excellent swimmers; 72% were last seen in the family home; 79% were being cared for by their primary caregiver; and 64% were seen by parents or siblings within 5 minutes of being found in the swimming pool. Drowning is called the "silent killer". There is rarely a splash or a cry for help. That is what makes this accident so frightening. Now consider this: Drowning is the only childhood death which is 100% preventable. You can inoculate a child against disease, but you cannot totally prevent illness. You can put a child in a car seat, but you cannot totally prevent vehicle accidents. You can prevent a child from drowning in a backyard swimming pool with a few simple precautions and some invaluable knowledge. A removable pool safety fence or baby gate is the product favored by the National Safety Council and every drowning prevention committee to prevent swimming pool accidents. A safety fence is removable by adults only and provides a total and effective barrier between a small child and the swimming pool. Some states, like Florida, California and Arizona, have already passed comprehensive water safety legislation, requiring the use of a pool safety fence around a residential swimming pool. Pool safety fences cannot be climbed, and a young child cannot get over, under, through or open a pool fence which has been properly installed. A safety pool fence should be installed wherever a small child spends time; whether it be their own home, a grandparents home, or a day care providers home. What should you look for in a pool safety fence? The fence should be at least 4 feet in height with spaces of no more than 36 inches between poles. Poles should be fully reinforced for extra strength. The border should be made of marine-grade vinyl and sewn with double-lock stitching to prevent unraveling. Latches should be made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion and rusting. All mesh should be 100% rip-proof and mildew proof. Additionally, some of today's pool fences are available in a variety of decorative colors, allowing families to match the fence with their pool area décor. Pool fences allow homeowners the flexibility of removing the fence in a matter of minutes for special occasions. Other precautions parents should take around the family pool area is as follows: At least one adult family member should know CPR; always keep a telephone by the pool; have a clear view of the pool from the inside of your home; make sure babysitters know how to swim-make them show you; teach small children to swim as early as possible. Additionally, if a small child is missing, look in the pool area first, as time is critical. |
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