Pool safety and STR’s

[Wesley Myers]

Our pool is about to be done here in FL. Want to make sure we have all the boxes checked safety wise before we open it up this season. A few questions. 

Are you using alarms on your doors that lead outside to the pool? If so, which type and are they reliable/durable?

What about locks on fences or gates outside that lead to back yard with pool? Do you have a recommendation for a keypad type for a wooden gate?

What signage should we post outside? I looked for FL requirements on rentals but it isn’t clear. 

Any info you have pertinent to this would be helpful. Thanks!

[Bruce Woodruff]

Most local codes will require you to have: 1) alarms on any doors that open into the pool area, 2) yard or pool area must have 5 ft fence, 3) gates must be self closing and open outwards, check local regs for other requirements.

They should not pass you on final inspection until you have all these in place....