In 1990, the state of Arizona approved the use of power safety covers to serve as a safety barrier in lieu of a fourth side of fencing. The number one killer of California children between the ages of one and four, from unintentional injury, is residential pool and spa drowning. AB 3305 is a critical step in preventing these tragic deaths. Other states, such as Indiana, approved codes allowing automatic safety covers in lieu of all fencing. While nothing can replace parental supervision, a motorized safety cover complements vigilant supervision and secures the pool when unsupervised.
Fences only block access to the pool area .
Within several minutes, a child can slip from a parent s sight, reach the pool and accidentally fall in. Only a barrier, such as an automatic cover, would catch the child before entering the pool. However, pool owners must remember that a safety cover only saves lives if it is properly used and maintained. Fortunately, automatic safety covers tend to be used more often because the pool can be covered easily when it is not in use by simply turning a key.