LUXURY WATERFRONT VACATION HOMES

LUXURY CAPE CORAL VILLA

POOL SAFETY

Pool Fence Security and Pool Access

Many visitors from northern climates are familiar with family pools, but in the north these pools are normally above ground. In Florida, our swimming pools are in the ground. If unprotected, this means that a child or adult could simply ‘walk into the pool’.

For your safety, the home is equipped with a pool fence. The fence should remain in place totally enclosing the pool at all times. You can easily access the pool itself for swimming any time you wish. The fence should be open only when the pool area is properly monitored by an adult. Pay particular attention if you or your visitors have visitors with small children.

There are 2 “openings” that you are most likely to use to access the pool for swimming. One by the north pool cage door, and the other by the pool bath door. They are easily identified.

To create an opening for access to the pool

1. Locate a pair of poles with a silver latch connecting the poles.

2. Squeeze the poles together, and slide the spring security catch toward the middle of the latch

3. Lift the hook out of the eye and then lift the pole straight up.

4. Locate an access pole hole in the pool deck. They are located in the deck, and are designed to hold open the pole you just removed.

To Reinstall the access pole and secure the pool.

1. Insert the tip of the pole on and angle of about 45 degrees into the hole location.

2. Once the tip is inserted in the hole, slowly lift the pole upright while applying a downward pressure

3. Once the pole is completely in the hole and upright, squeeze the tops of the poles together, place the hook over the eye (do not push it down) just place in position. You may have to turn the pole to line up the hooks.

4. slide the security catch away from the hook, and gently drop the hook in place

5. once the hook is in place the security latch should spring back to ‘lock’ the poles

Once you get used to the process, you will find that it provides easy access to the pool for adults, but provides an extra measure of protection for children. Never leave a child unsupervised on the pool deck, even if the fence is in place.

The following is a safety announcement used by many pool companies, pool accessory manufacturers, and pool service companies. It is great information and should be reviewed by all persons.

Pool Safety Is No Accident- Safety Facts & Tips

Child Pool Safety Facts

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths to children ages 14 and under. A temporary lapse in supervision is a common factor in most drownings and near-drownings. Child drownings can happen in a matter of seconds--in the time it takes to answer the phone. There is often no splashing to warn of trouble. Children can drown in small quantities of water and are at risk in their own homes from wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, and toilets as well as swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

Prevention

While there is no substitute for adult supervision, safeguards and barriers around pools and hot tubs provide additional protection for children.
Estimates predict that the widespread use of pool fencing would prevent 50-90 percent of pediatric pool drownings and near-drownings.

Safety Tips

Never leave a child alone - even for a second.
Maintain constant eye contact with your children when they are around the pool.
Do not consider young children water-safe because they have had swimming lessons. Swimming instructions for children under three years of age are not recommended.
Instruct babysitters about the potential hazards to young children in and around spas and swimming pools and the need for constant supervision.
Train all caretakers in life-saving, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. No exceptions.
Install a telephone poolside with emergency numbers posted.
Keep toys away from the spa and/or pool when the spa and/or pool is not in use.
They can lure a child into the spa and/or pool.
Use inflatable toys only under adult supervision, they may deflate or your child may slip off.
Make sure you have rescue devices accessible poolside.
Keep all doors and windows leading from the house to the pool area secure. Enclose the pool with a barrier. In fact, fencing may be required in certain areas.
Install only child-proof fences and gates around pools.
Avoid fences such as chain link that provide footholds for little climber's feet.
Place tables and chairs well away from the pool and/or spa fence to prevent children
from climbing into the spa and/or pool area.
Beware of a free-floating spa/pool cover. A child can slip beneath one unnoticed.
Realize that a child can drown in as little as two inches of water. Drain standing water off of your spa or pool cover.

Spa and Fountain Safety

Condo Only

Follow all published and posted rules for the pool and spa.

Pool and Spa Operation
Pelican
Do not allow children to play in the fountain

Controlling the pool equipment is totally automated. Do not adjust to attempt too make any modifications to the external pool equipment.

You can call us and we can assist you if you want to adjust the pool temperatures.