| Clayre's Pool Fence Fund |
This article is from a brochure entitled "A Blueprint for Pool Gate Safety" by D&D Technologies.
A swimming pool can be a beautiful oasis in your backyard, affording many hours of family fun, serving as a great,
low-impact exercise center, and adding value to your home. Protect your investment and ensure you'll always enjoy your
pool by taking steps to make it a safe environment.
Supervision of children around water is essential, but most parents and caregivers will admit that constant, uninterrupted
supervision of children is an unrealistic expectation. Toddlers' curiosity and lack of fear can test even the best caregivers'
ability to keep up. This brochure will give you helpful safety suggestions.
In the time it takes to answer your door or phone, a child can wander to your backyard and fall into your pool. Layers of
protection between your home and the water can give you those critical few seconds needed to re-establish contact when a
momentary lapse in supervision occurs.
Isolation fencing, which completely separates the pool from the home, has been proven in numerous studies to be the most
effective barrier to keep children away from a pool or other danger.
The Fence and Gate
Should be minimum of 48" tall - five feet is even better! (Check with your local building department for
requirements in your area).
The latch and the hinges should be rust-free, as rust impedes closure. Non-corrosive materials such as
high-tech polymers used in D & D Technologies' products ensure they'll be rust-free for life. These are sold by
Fencemax.com
Must be non-climbable, with no foot holds or hand holds.
The gate must open away from the pool, and must be self-closing and self-latching.
Vertical bars should not permit the passage of a 4" sphere.
Fence clearance should be no more than 4" from the ground for a solid surface, 2" above a non-solid surface
such as gravel or grass.
MAGNA LATCH
FenceMax's Magna Latch, the World's #1 child safety gate latch!! The top pull lock and hinge set from Fence Max is a
fantastic product. The latch can be locked with a KEY. The child has to be able to reach above the latch to have enough
leverage to pull UP the release. The resistance is more than adequate to keep a child from getting the gate open. When
mounted on a 48" fence, the top of the latch can be as high as 54". The hinges will close the gate when it is fully open, or if it
is ajar, as little as a 1/2 inch. If you contact Fencemax through their website be sure to indicate in the inquiries box that
you heard about them from the Clayre Pool Fence Fund for a discount. The discount code is: BABYCLAYRE (all caps). Fence
Max is willing to provide a discount to any person who is referred by Clayre's Pool Fence Fund. If you contact them by
phone, ask for Jeff and say you are calling about the fund.
This magnetic, self-latching gate latch and Tru-Close self-closing hinges meet or exceed all the requirements listed in this
brochure. The Magna Latch comes in a longer Top Pull model to bring the latch release to the required height on a shorter
fence; the Vertical Pull model is ideal for gates under five feet tall.
The Latch
The latch should offer extensive vertical and horizontal adjustment so it can be adjusted after installation if needed, due to
ground shifting or children swinging on the gate. The latch bolt should not be able to be opened using implements such as
popsicle sticks, pencils, screwdrivers, etc. The latch should not be able to be disengaged by pulling, shaking or twisting the
gate. The release knob should work independently of the latch bolt, so that if the release mechanism fails, the latch will still
trigger shut. The latch should be key lockable for added security, and should not be able to be locked in the "open" position,
as this could prevent safe latching. Magnetic triggering means no resistance to closure.
A swimming pool can be a beautiful oasis in your backyard, affording many hours of family fun, serving as a great,
low-impact exercise center, and adding value to your home. Protect your investment and ensure you'll always enjoy your
pool by taking steps to make it a safe environment.
Supervision of children around water is essential, but most parents and caregivers will admit that constant, uninterrupted
supervision of children is an unrealistic expectation. Toddlers' curiosity and lack of fear can test even the best caregivers'
ability to keep up. This brochure will give you helpful safety suggestions.
In the time it takes to answer your door or phone, a child can wander to your backyard and fall into your pool. Layers of
protection between your home and the water can give you those critical few seconds needed to re-establish contact when a
momentary lapse in supervision occurs.
Isolation fencing, which completely separates the pool from the home, has been proven in numerous studies to be the most
effective barrier to keep children away from a pool or other danger.
The Fence and Gate
Should be minimum of 48" tall - five feet is even better! (Check with your local building department for
requirements in your area).
The latch and the hinges should be rust-free, as rust impedes closure. Non-corrosive materials such as
high-tech polymers used in D & D Technologies' products ensure they'll be rust-free for life. These are sold by
Fencemax.com
Must be non-climbable, with no foot holds or hand holds.
The gate must open away from the pool, and must be self-closing and self-latching.
Vertical bars should not permit the passage of a 4" sphere.
Fence clearance should be no more than 4" from the ground for a solid surface, 2" above a non-solid surface
such as gravel or grass.
MAGNA LATCH
FenceMax's Magna Latch, the World's #1 child safety gate latch!! The top pull lock and hinge set from Fence Max is a
fantastic product. The latch can be locked with a KEY. The child has to be able to reach above the latch to have enough
leverage to pull UP the release. The resistance is more than adequate to keep a child from getting the gate open. When
mounted on a 48" fence, the top of the latch can be as high as 54". The hinges will close the gate when it is fully open, or if it
is ajar, as little as a 1/2 inch. If you contact Fencemax through their website be sure to indicate in the inquiries box that
you heard about them from the Clayre Pool Fence Fund for a discount. The discount code is: BABYCLAYRE (all caps). Fence
Max is willing to provide a discount to any person who is referred by Clayre's Pool Fence Fund. If you contact them by
phone, ask for Jeff and say you are calling about the fund.
This magnetic, self-latching gate latch and Tru-Close self-closing hinges meet or exceed all the requirements listed in this
brochure. The Magna Latch comes in a longer Top Pull model to bring the latch release to the required height on a shorter
fence; the Vertical Pull model is ideal for gates under five feet tall.
The Latch
The latch should offer extensive vertical and horizontal adjustment so it can be adjusted after installation if needed, due to
ground shifting or children swinging on the gate. The latch bolt should not be able to be opened using implements such as
popsicle sticks, pencils, screwdrivers, etc. The latch should not be able to be disengaged by pulling, shaking or twisting the
gate. The release knob should work independently of the latch bolt, so that if the release mechanism fails, the latch will still
trigger shut. The latch should be key lockable for added security, and should not be able to be locked in the "open" position,
as this could prevent safe latching. Magnetic triggering means no resistance to closure.
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The Hinges
All hinges should be self-closing (spring loaded). Ensure both hinges carry a
spring. (D & D
Tru-close hinges enclose stainless steel springs.)
Hinges should be tension adjustable so the gate doesn't close too slowly or too
quickly. Both
hinges must be adjusted to the same tension.
Quick and easy tension adjustment.
Hinge adapters are available for ROUND fence poles and gates.
All hinges should be self-closing (spring loaded). Ensure both hinges carry a
spring. (D & D
Tru-close hinges enclose stainless steel springs.)
Hinges should be tension adjustable so the gate doesn't close too slowly or too
quickly. Both
hinges must be adjusted to the same tension.
Quick and easy tension adjustment.
Hinge adapters are available for ROUND fence poles and gates.
Safety Checklist
Gate opens away from the pool or other danger.
Latch release is at least 54" above ground level (or to local requirements).
Latch and hinges are rust-free.
Gate is self-latching.
Hinges are self-closing and easily tension-adjustable.
Both hinges carry a closing spring.
Latch cannot be locked in the "open" position.
Latch cannot be opened using implements (popsicle stick, etc.)
Gate latch cannot be shaken, jolted or bounced open.
Gate will latch from any position, including resting on the latching mechanism.
Gate complies with all local, state and federal codes and regulations.
Upon researching for fencing requirements we have learned that the most economical and popular fence is the removable mesh
fence pictured above. The mesh fence can run from $15-$25 per linear foot and includes the gate. The vinyl product is $15 per
linear foot, fencing and poles only. Gates and hardware are extra.
The next popular is aluminum square tubing which can be purchased at Lowe's and Home Depot, there is also a very nice vinyl
product available. Both of these last two options have to be self installed.
Also available for installation is chain link, but according to the fence companies, slats need to be installed to prevent climbing.
Chain link can cost from $15/linear ft. without slats to $28 /linear ft. with slats. This price does not include gates or hardware.
Listed below, are fence companies that have been contacted and are willing to give discounts to those who need fencing and
mention The Clayre Foundation Pool Fence Fund. For those who qualify, these are the companies who will be installing the
fencing.
CLOSURES are not usually included in the cost of the fence.
Gate opens away from the pool or other danger.
Latch release is at least 54" above ground level (or to local requirements).
Latch and hinges are rust-free.
Gate is self-latching.
Hinges are self-closing and easily tension-adjustable.
Both hinges carry a closing spring.
Latch cannot be locked in the "open" position.
Latch cannot be opened using implements (popsicle stick, etc.)
Gate latch cannot be shaken, jolted or bounced open.
Gate will latch from any position, including resting on the latching mechanism.
Gate complies with all local, state and federal codes and regulations.
Upon researching for fencing requirements we have learned that the most economical and popular fence is the removable mesh
fence pictured above. The mesh fence can run from $15-$25 per linear foot and includes the gate. The vinyl product is $15 per
linear foot, fencing and poles only. Gates and hardware are extra.
The next popular is aluminum square tubing which can be purchased at Lowe's and Home Depot, there is also a very nice vinyl
product available. Both of these last two options have to be self installed.
Also available for installation is chain link, but according to the fence companies, slats need to be installed to prevent climbing.
Chain link can cost from $15/linear ft. without slats to $28 /linear ft. with slats. This price does not include gates or hardware.
Listed below, are fence companies that have been contacted and are willing to give discounts to those who need fencing and
mention The Clayre Foundation Pool Fence Fund. For those who qualify, these are the companies who will be installing the
fencing.
CLOSURES are not usually included in the cost of the fence.
FENCING COMPANIES
Fencing companies will give discounts to self-installers as well, just mention the Clayre Pool Fence
Fund. Please call and inquire about pricing.
Aqua-Safe Unlimited, Inc., Lic # 37947, RON, 702-254-8450, Mesh
For more information about our services and products visit the following website:
www.aquasafelasvegas.com
B & B Fence Co Lic #2001875 4440 E. Craig, Las Vegas, Nv 702-562-3676 chain link
www.bandbfence.com
Las Vegas Fence Lic# 28102 702-361-8850 chain link
Champion Vinyl Fence 3000 Meade Ave, Las Vegas, Nv 702-643-7766 Vinyl product
www.championvinyl.com (distributor only)
G and B Fence Lic # 32452 702-396-9664 chain link
All Star Fencing Lic# 058717 4410 S. Valley View, L V Nv 702-454-4279 variety of fencing
Clark County Fence