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- The Morrisseys
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Are there rules? For an inground pool here there must be a fence of at least 5'. That is the safest way to keep kids from pools, although sadly some will find a way in.
- Spirit Messingham, "TucsonSpirit"
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Oh yes there are "rules" and pools are supposed to be permited here in Tucson. All my buyers who submit offers read and review the Pool Safety & Barrier disclosure, signed by both parties in a transaction. For more information, please see and read this important disclosure.
On a side note, for liability reasons we have "No Tresspassing" signs on our acre, permited pool fence, which we keep the doors closed, and another set of "NO Tresspassing" signs on that fence as well. It is all about managing liability, because that being said, even after all those precautions if someone jumps the fence, drowns, we could still be liable. Of course, we are concerned for human life as well, for example we would not want some child wondering into our property and falling into the pool.
Best of luck.
Spirit
On a side note, for liability reasons we have "No Tresspassing" signs on our acre, permited pool fence, which we keep the doors closed, and another set of "NO Tresspassing" signs on that fence as well. It is all about managing liability, because that being said, even after all those precautions if someone jumps the fence, drowns, we could still be liable. Of course, we are concerned for human life as well, for example we would not want some child wondering into our property and falling into the pool.
Best of luck.
Spirit
Spirit: No trespassing signs won't help you if it is a child, as a pool is what is considered an "attractive nuisance" and kids aren't responsible for breaking rules.
However, your fences if they meet code will provide you with your best legal (and hopefully practical) defence.
Additionally, not mentioned in the law, if you live with a pool, teach your small children to swim. Test them by knocking them in fully clothed, when they can swim to the steps, they are becoming drowning proof.
Even with puppies, you have to teach them to swim to the steps so if they inadvertently fall in, they won't just struggle at the wall till they die.
However, your fences if they meet code will provide you with your best legal (and hopefully practical) defence.
Additionally, not mentioned in the law, if you live with a pool, teach your small children to swim. Test them by knocking them in fully clothed, when they can swim to the steps, they are becoming drowning proof.
Even with puppies, you have to teach them to swim to the steps so if they inadvertently fall in, they won't just struggle at the wall till they die.
- Spirit Messingham, "TucsonSpirit"
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I am aware Roberto as my wife is an Attorney, Real Estate Attorney actually which works out well for me, having my own "in house" council.
I was stating, even on top of the fence we have, permits and everything else, we went an extra step in an attempt to limit that liability.
I couldn't agree more with you about giving pools and free standing water the respect it deserves, teaching all to swim is of course a great idea.
I have seen many clients choose to remove the pool barrier fence(ing) against my advise, but as it is their property, of course that is their call. When we had our pool installed both the pool company and the person from the city that came out for the permits both made comments about how some people will actually pay to have the fence put up, obtain the permits, only to take it down afterwards. Not a good idea in my book.
Take care, I have read many of your posts and appreicate your very honest and up front approach and advice.
Spirit
I was stating, even on top of the fence we have, permits and everything else, we went an extra step in an attempt to limit that liability.
I couldn't agree more with you about giving pools and free standing water the respect it deserves, teaching all to swim is of course a great idea.
I have seen many clients choose to remove the pool barrier fence(ing) against my advise, but as it is their property, of course that is their call. When we had our pool installed both the pool company and the person from the city that came out for the permits both made comments about how some people will actually pay to have the fence put up, obtain the permits, only to take it down afterwards. Not a good idea in my book.
Take care, I have read many of your posts and appreicate your very honest and up front approach and advice.
Spirit
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Contributions:5As the Arizona weather starts to warm up it is a good idea to get our pools ready for use, but that means getting them up to city codes, as well as safe for our children. Here in Arizona we hear more then we want to the dangers of pools and children drowning in them. Just over the weekend another boy drowned and might have been able to be prevented. Pool fences and other pool barriers are simple ways to help prevent children from drowning. And many of us do not know the local laws on pool barriers. Here is a great website to learn about the laws in your neighborhood or a neighborhood you are selling a home in, or leading buyers to. Let's try and save some lives this year by educating our local sellers, buyers, investors, and renters on the laws. Have a safe and fun summer.
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