Pool Safety Checklist for Family Backyards

Pool safety checklist family backyard.

Family pool planning should consider barriers, gates, visibility from the home, non-slip surfaces, lighting, rules for guests, and safe storage for chemicals or equipment.

The pool deck, turf, patio, and shade areas should give adults clear sightlines and enough space to move around the water.

Good safety planning does not take away from the design. It makes the backyard more comfortable for everyday use.