Baby Fence

[JohnT]

Pool fences are designed to be difficult to climb. They don't have horizontal bars between the top and bottom, and the ground gap and spacing between pickets is too small for a child to slip through. Look into a NSPI or BOCA pool fence.

[Harpua]

Thanks John. Are NSPI and BOCA a brand name of the fences or is it a certification?

[JohnT]

Thanks John. Are NSPI and BOCA a brand name of the fences or is it a certification?

They are a code for pool fence safety. BOCA is building code and NSPI is pools. Try searching with google for BOCA pool fence and you will have plenty of reading.

[Harpua]

Thanks John!

[sleater]

even though it's really a year premature, we'll very likely put up a fence to protect the baby this year. our approach will be NOT to worry about absolute safety but to have enough to "slow the kid down". we figure by the time she's old enough to climb over she'll be a fish in the water anyways

we're going to put a 3ft fence around the pool area. i think correctly, this should be plenty to have some security. if she's outside, we will be as well. she won't be able to get through and we'll ensure she learns that she is not allowed in without us being there -- this message will be drilled into her head

our solution will be purchased online from this guy:

http://www.aluminumfencespecialists.com/gallery.htm

real friendly guy, knows his stuff. if you decide to talk with him, tell him "bernie from windsor" gave the referral

his product is of slightly (very minor differences) lower quality than what we could get in town but his pricing is good.

hope this helped ...

[MarkC]

Is your pool installed already? Many towns will dictate what specifications the fence should have and are quite specific.

[Davenj]

Safety fence is not only for your daughter, but also for your friends and hers that visit. Unfortunately not all parents monitor their children the same. Know people that have some sad experience in this area. So we probably go a little overboard with rules and safety. Just my .02 cents
Enjoy them while there young they grow up so fast.

Dave