When you have your very own swimming pool you open your family up to hours of fun, excitement and entertainment in the backyard. The family pool is a great addition to a household and can add value to your home typically with the installation of an in-ground pool.
When you own a swimming pool, you always need to be responsible and protect your children and pets around your swimming pool. Teach your children pool safety before the pool installation is complete. Whether you have an in ground or an above ground pool you need to have safety devices in place; pool covers are one safety component you should look into.
Using a plastic swimming pool cover can do double duty to keep the pool clean from airborne pool contaminants such as leaves and dirt. A pool cover is used to seal and protect the pool from the winter elements such as wind, snow and ice.
There are several options to look into if you want your pool cover to double as a safety accessory -- manually installed covers or semi-automatic pool covers that operate via a motor on tracks that run parallel to the swimming pool. Remember that a swimming pool cover is not a foolproof method to keep children safe.
Even though it is likely a municipal law where you live, when you're installing your pool you should install a fence around the pool that is at least three to four feet high. You can choose a fence that adds to the ambiance of your backyard but make certain that it locks and wraps completely around the pool. Gone are the days when pools were encircled by plain chain link fences.
Although it may be a bit redundant, even with a pool cover and a fence, it is never a bad idea to have a pool alarm. Many municipalities now require the installation of both a fence and a pool alarm before it will issue permits for the construction of the pool. Pool alarms float on the water and emit loud noises if the surface water is disturbed by a child or an animal falling in.
Enjoyment around the swimming pool means always having safety measures in place. It also means children shouldn't be allowed in or around the pool without constant adult supervision.