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Plan for Safety First

As the plans for your new swimming pool start to come together, it's critical to make safety a priority. According to the NorthEast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA) , safety must be a way of life with a swimming pool. Adult supervision must be present at all times. Then, safety features should be added to the pool to create layers of protection. This means that your pool, spa, or hot tub is equipped with several devices to delay unsupervised access or to warn of a child's presence. Layers of protection for consideration include:

• Fencing - Fencing is the next possible layer of protection. There's a fence for every taste and budget, from wooden and chain link to ornamental and thick hedge barriers. Present your plans and design ideas to your local building code office, homeowners' group, or other regulatory organization before proceeding.
• Automatic or Manual Safety Cover - A non-penetrating cover can completely cover the pool and block access to pool water. All safety cover types should meet ASTM F13-46 standard.
• Locking Hot Tub Cover - The American Pool and Spa Association (APSP) recommends that all portable hot tub owners have a safety cover that locks. Locking hot tub covers should meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) F1346-91 safety standard.
• Alarms - Alarms set off a loud sound - and even lights - to warn of potential danger. Consider home security features such as door and exit alarms, fence gate alarms, and water level sensors.

In addition, there should be a rope and float Line placed across the pool to alert swimmers to the separation between the deep and shallow ends of the pool. A life ring and shepherd's Crook (Hook) should be kept handy to pull someone from the pool to safety. A first aid kit and post CPR, emergency (911 or other) contact information, warning signs and an outside cordless phone or cell phone should be kept in a clearly visible, convenient spot near the pool..

Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools is certified by the NESPA and is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of pool safety. You can find all pool safety equipment at B & B Pools, located in Hellertown, PA.

At Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools, our people make the difference. Our team is comprised of eighteen experienced employees - four are PA State certified pool operators and our retail store is a licensed PA state certified chemical applicator. Our in-house team will work tirelessly to provide you with top-of-the-line service, before, during and after the sale of your new outdoor living space. Having just celebrated our 40th year in business, we are proud of the numerous prestigious awards we have received from the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), Penn Jersey Pool & Spa Association, and the Lehigh Valley Builders Association. For more information, call us at 610) 691-7665 or visit http://www.custompoolsbybarry.com/.