Safety Equipment

Swimming pools are a great haven for fun for your residents and for those who swim and play responsibly, it can be very safe. But accidents happen and it can be a matter of life or death whether the pool area has access to proper safety equipment. For commercial pools, especially those without lifeguards, it's extremely important that there be safety equipment easily accessible to residents at all times.

Life Rings and Ropes

All pools require a United States Coast Guard approved life ring with an attached rope that can reach far past the center of the pool. These items must be hanging on the fence or otherwise on a wall in the pool area, accessible at all times to residents. These are for emergencies only and must not be used as toys by the residents.

Life Poles and Hooks.

All pools require a non-telescopic, non-conductive pole with an attached shepherd's hook. The pole must be able to reach at least to the center of the pool from the deck. Life poles are used to aid in the retrieval of drowning persons. They should be hung in the pool area, accessible to residents at all times.

Emergency Phones

Calling 911 should be one of the first things anyone does in an emergency situation. However not everyone visits the pool with a cell phone. Residents need a way to call for emergency services whenever necessary. Functional pay phones must be within 200 feet of the pool area. If there are no pay phones, a 911 "call button" can be installed in the pool area and can give any resident a direct connection to the help they need at the press of a button.  This equipment needs to be tested regularly to assure its functionality. 

Signs

Pool rules, such as "NO DIVING", "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY", "BATHER LOAD" etc. need to be clearly posted for residents and or guests to see. These signs must be printed with large, highly visible letters. Signs must not be faded or dirty.

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