Inspect pool safety fence & self-closing gate
Why it matters
Code-required in most states. The #1 cause of pool drownings in young children is an unsecured or missing safety gate.
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How to do it
- 1
Measure fence height; must be 4 feet minimum above ground.
- 2
Check for gaps larger than 1/2 inch between fence slats or under the gate.
- 3
Inspect structural integrity: no cracked, warped, or missing slats.
- 4
Test the self-closing, self-latching gate mechanism multiple times.
- 5
Verify the gate closes and latches on its own; no manual push needed.
- 6
Repair holes, replace damaged slats, or fix latch mechanism as needed.