Since your slider opens from WITHIN your house, you're good there, but anything accessible from the yard needs to be protected.

I don't have a fence around my pool, however, my 5 acres is fenced (horse fencing) but not gated - meaning anybody can get in/out.
BUT, since the pool is situated in the middle of my 5 acres, this security device http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...x4/warning.jpg WILL get them before any pool incidents happen!

I can't believe your pumps need special plugs and 3 feet of cord maximum - what a joke, we get 20 feet of cord and a regular 3 prong! Like a special plug is going to protect you any better!
I swear, common sense has pretty much fallen by the wayside in this day and age!