Recommended Pool Safety Hardware

Before installing your pool fence and gate, check your local pool and building codes to ensure the fence, gate and hardware are all in compliance. We also recommend reading through the US CPSC Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools. Remember, there is no single action that can prevent all pool and spa related drownings, but each pool safety step in coordination with the others can significantly reduce the risk of drowning and near-drowning accidents. 

Keyless Gate Locks

SUMO™ GL2
Surface Mount Gate Lock

Keyless locks for gates offer added security and remove the risk of children getting ahold of keys. ​Double Combination (DC) locks are recommended for gates to prevent the risk of individuals reaching through or over the gate to open it. Many varieties of keyless locks are available along with compatible gate boxes. 

Hydraulic Gate Closers

LockeyUSA
SUMO™ Gate Closers

Hydraulic Gate Closers should be installed on pool gates to ensure the gate closes after every use. Combining a hydraulic gate closer with an effective latching mechanism ensures the gate closes and latches, every time. Be sure to check gate closer specifications before purchasing - the model of closer you will need is determined by the weight and width of your gate. ​

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Pool Safety Gate Latches

Safety gate latches are an effective solution for preventing children from accessing pool areas when adult supervision is not possible. The opening mechanism is located out of reach and a magnetic latch ensures gates shut completely every time they are closed. The systems can also be locked/unlocked with a key.

AquaLatch^®

Trident™

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Self-Closing Gate Hinges

Self-closing gate hinges are another effective tool to ensure gates close every time they are opened. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends all gates around pools be self-closing. Multiple varieties of self-closing hinges are offered by Nationwide Industries™​. ​

Nationwide Industries™
C2H350F Hinges

Nationwide Industries™
C2H100N Hinges

Nationwide Industries™
CH200F Hinges

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Safe Pool & Spa Covers

Safe pool and spa covers and nets can add safety by limiting the risk of drowning as a result of a child falling on top of, or attempting to walk across a covered pool or spa. Safe pool and spa covers are recommended to be used in coordination with other pool safety steps.

Safe Pool & Spa Drain Covers

Safe pool and spa drain covers comply with Federal Law including the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.  The drain covers are designed to prevent entrapment and hair entanglement.

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Door, Window and Water Alarms

Pool, door and gate alarms add an extra layer of safety to swimming pools.  Door alarms are recommended for homes that have doors that open direct to a pool area.  In some states, they are required.  Reference state laws and local codes for requirements and recommendations.

​ A four-sided isolation fence that separates the pool area from the house and yard reduces a child’s risk of drowning by 83%. ​