Do I need a lock on my pool gate? The answer to this question is yes. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for pool owners to install a self-closing, self-latching, key lockable gate in any pool fence system.
How does a magnetic gate latch work?
What is a self-latching gate? Life Saver’s self-closing, self-latching pool gate utilizes a square frame that can support itself with or without the pool fence. It is totally removable or it can be permanently anchored.
How high should a pool gate lock be? Any access gates through the enclosure must open away from the swimming pool, and must be self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. The enclosure must be a minimum height of 60 inches.
Do I need a lock on my pool gate? – Additional Questions
Should pool gate latch be on inside or outside?
The gate must swing outward, away from the swimming pool. That way, if the latch fails and a child pushes on the gate, it won’t swing open. Install the latch on the inside of the gate and at least 54 in. above the bottom of the gate.
Does installing a pool increase homeowners insurance?
According to Zacks Investment Research, insurance companies typically recommend increasing liability coverage from $100,000 to $500,000 when installing a swimming pool. In states where swimming pools aren’t standard, Zacks says, such an increase might add $50 to $75 to a homeowner’s insurance annual premium.
Why do pool gates open out?
The gate may misalign, hinges that are closed will need tightening, and swimming pool gate latches will need adjusting. To keep the swimming pool gates effective, you need to check twice a year during the season to make sure working properly.
What type of fence is required around a pool?
According to the safety guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, pool barriers and fences should be a minimum of 4 feet tall and should surround all sides of a swimming pool. The house can act as one ‘side’ of the pool barrier, with the remaining sides surrounded by a privacy fence or other barrier.
Who makes Magna latch?
D&D Technologies invented magnetic safety gate latches in the early 1990s. Designed specifically for toddler-resistant gates, these Australian-made latches use patented magnetic technology and super-strong “permanent magnets” to eliminate mechanical jamming during closure.
How do you install a pool safety latch?
How do you fit a safety latch in a pool?
How do I fix the latch on my pool gate?
How do you keep a gate latch closed?
How do you fix a self closing gate?
You may need to remove the toe catch from the bottom hinge with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Look at the top of the hinge and notice a groove. With the flat-head, press down firmly and turn counter-clockwise to increase tension and vice versa. Be careful not to over-tighten the hinge.
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