Chandler and Scottsdale passed similar pool-fence codes in 1993. Glendale passed a pool-fence ordinance just last year. Tempe still has no such ordinance. Safety officials, however, say that barriers can be defeated. The only solution is supervising kids.
Kids are so resourceful.
They do what God intended them to do - exploring and learning. They're absolutely fearless, and they don't have an understanding of consequences. People of all ages drown, in toilets, bathtubs, buckets and ditches. Swimming lessons have proved helpful in some situations, but only about a third of child pool-accident victims are dressed in swimwear. Some of the Valley's fire departments also promote different water-safety slogans.