Big Splash Pool Care

Arizona Pool Safety Guide

Protect your family — essential pool safety for Arizona homeowners, every season.

📍 Queen Creek, AZ 📞 (480) 489-8327 🔑 ROC #358483

Arizona: highest drowning rate per capita in the U.S. for children under 5

90%

Of drownings occur when the child was out of sight for less than 5 minutes

20 sec

How quickly a child can drown — with no warning sounds

Barrier & Fence Requirements (Arizona Law)

Pool fence must be at least 5 feet tall (Arizona state law ARS §36-1681)
All gates must be self-closing and self-latching
Latch must be on the pool side and out of children's reach (54" minimum)
No gaps larger than 4 inches in fence or gate
House wall CAN serve as one barrier — but door to pool must have alarm
Inspect fence and gate monthly for damage, gaps, or loose hardware

Layer-of-Protection Checklist

Fence: 5-ft+ barrier — inspect monthly
Door alarm: Any door accessing pool area must have an audible alarm
Pool alarm: Surface wave or subsurface alarm — adds 3rd layer of protection
Safety cover: Motor-driven cover rated to support adult weight
Rescue equipment: Keep a ring buoy + 15ft rope accessible at poolside
CPR training: Every adult in the household should be CPR-certified
No drain entrapment: Ensure drain covers are ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 compliant

Supervision Rules — Non-Negotiable

Designate a "water watcher" — one adult, phone-free, eyes on pool at ALL times
Rotate water watcher duty every 15–20 minutes to prevent distraction fatigue
Never leave children unattended — not even for "1 minute"
No swimming after alcohol consumption — ever
Non-swimmers must wear Coast Guard approved life jackets (not floaties)
Know the location of the nearest pool shutoff for emergencies

Arizona Heat Safety

Pool water can reach 95°F+ in summer — limit swim time for young children
Apply sunscreen 30 min before entering pool — reapply every 2 hours
Stay hydrated — you can dehydrate even while in the water
Avoid swimming during peak UV hours (10am–4pm) when possible
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, pale skin, weakness
Keep pool chemicals stored away from direct Arizona sun — heat causes reactions

Emergency Response — Memorize This

1 Remove from water immediately — do not wait for help to arrive
2 Call 911 — shout for help from others nearby
3 Begin CPR immediately — don't wait. 30 compressions, 2 breaths
4 Do not stop CPR until EMS arrives or the person shows signs of life
5 AED: Use automated defibrillator if available (many neighborhoods have one)

Pool Emergency Contacts

911 — Life-threatening emergency | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 — Chemical ingestion
Big Splash Emergency Line: (480) 489-8327 — Equipment emergency, pool flooding, pump failure

📌 Post This Guide:

Print this page and post it near your pool gate or equipment panel. Share it with babysitters, grandparents, and anyone who supervises children in your pool area.