Pool safety guidelines that every commercial pool owner must know blog 06 10 17

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Pool Safety Guidelines that Every Commercial Pool Owner Must Know In summer, jumping in the pool or hanging around pool area

and beaches, is the favorite activity for most of the people. Being a pool owner, it is important for you to ensure the safety and smooth functioning of pool, so visitors can enjoy water activities freely.

Lifeguards play an important role in reducing the risk in pool and beach areas. They enforce the water safety rules to the swimmers. So, it is important to hire lifeguards. Lifeguard companies assist you in hiring trained and certified lifeguards.


Commercial pools need to be complaint with pool laws. Being a commercial pool owner, you must follow the below mention safety guidelines to ensure the fun and safe environment.

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You need to ensure to have all necessary safety equipment including, lifeguard stations, first aid kit, coast guard approved life jackets, rescue tubes, supplement oxygen, spinal board with head & neck supports etc. Every state may have their own pool laws. So, first check local ordinances and codes to meet safety requirements and make all arrangements accordingly. For building pool deck, steps, diving board and ladders use non­slip materials. Hire licensed electrician to install electrical equipment in accordance with local safety codes. Keep diving board in a deep area of the pool. Ensure that lifeguards are equipped with all safety tools. For this, you need to contact your lifeguard services firm, they supply you all essential equipment that lifeguards need. Build pool fence at least 6­8 feet high with having a self­ closing locked gate. Mark water depths and also mark a safety float line where the bottom slope deepens. Keep maintain pool to ensure the proper functioning of it and equipment. Cover all sharp edges and protruding bolts, repair broken ladders and railings.


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