YOU CAN’T ALWAYS WATCH. OUR POOL FENCES ALWAYS DO.
Pool Guard™ exists to address one of the leading causes of accidental death for children ages 1–4: unsupervised pool access. Through engineered safety barriers, professional installation, and nationwide coverage, our goal is to reduce preventable drowning incidents in residential environments.
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“Since 1991, Pool Guard has manufactured over 100,000 removable mesh pool fences and ASTM F2286/F1346 safety barriers in — installed nationwide by certified local experts.”
Pool Guard™ fence systems are designed to align with ASTM safety standards addressing fence height, gate behavior, and latch performance — all critical factors in reducing unsupervised pool access by young children.
They are professionally installed on a wide range of surfaces, including:
Certified installers account for slope, drainage, deck thickness, and local code requirements to ensure proper fence stability and gate alignment.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4, accounting for nearly 30% of fatalities. Incidents often occur during brief lapses in supervision.
That’s why effective pool safety focuses on physical barriers designed to reduce unsupervised access — not reminders, alarms, or good intentions alone.
Best for homes with toddlers, preschoolers, and frequent pool use
Removable pool safety fences engineered to reduce unsupervised pool access by young children while providing continuous, everyday protection.
Best for pools that are closed or unused for extended periods
Load-bearing pool safety covers designed to block accidental entry when the pool is not in use and support seasonal or off-season protection.
Best for households requiring visibility with lightweight protection
Lightweight pool safety nets designed to help reduce pool access while maintaining visual access to the water.
Gates are the most frequent point of failure in residential pool barriers. Pool Guard™ fence systems are engineered around an integrated self-closing and self-latching gate safety system designed to reduce the risk of gates being left open.
This system reduces reliance on adult memory in high-risk environments.
Different households face different risks. Choosing the right level of protection depends on how your pool is used — and who needs to be protected.
Feature | Mesh Fence | Safety Cover | Safety Net | Alarm |
Physical barrier | Yes | Yes (when closed) | Yes | No |
Best for toddlers | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
Continuous protection | Yes | No | No | No |
Visibility | High | None | High | N/A |
Debris control | No | Yes | No | No |
Code-aligned | Yes | Varies | Varies | No |
Independent safety organizations including the CDC and National Drowning Prevention Alliance identify unsupervised pool access as a primary risk factor in childhood drownings. Studies show that four-sided isolation fencing significantly reduces drowning risk compared to three-sided barriers that rely on the home as one side.
Mesh pool fencing functions as a continuous physical barrier that remains in place during daily pool use — unlike covers or alarms that depend on activation or removal.
In addition to protecting toddlers and young children, Pool Guard™ safety barriers are designed to help reduce accidental pool access by:
Learn about how important it is to ensure that pool safety for kids and pets is taken into consideration when owning a pool.
Pool Guard™ pool safety fences are backed by a limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Pool safety nets and covers include separate warranty terms based on product type and usage conditions.
Pool fence laws vary by state and are often stricter for households with young children. Many codes specify fence height, gate behavior, and latch placement designed to reduce unsupervised access by toddlers and infants.
Share your location and pool details
A certified local installer assesses layout, surface, and code requirements
Your safety barrier is professionally installed, often in a single day
Disclaimer: Pool safety barriers reduce risk but do not eliminate it. Adult supervision and multiple layers of protection are always required.
Most safety codes require a minimum fence height (commonly 4 feet or higher), with self-closing, self-latching gates and latch placement positioned above a young child’s reach to help prevent unsupervised access.
ASTM F2286 is the safety standard that defines performance requirements for removable mesh pool fencing, including strength, mesh spacing, and gate behavior, helping ensure fences are designed to reduce child access risk.
Some pool covers can meet safety requirements if they comply with applicable standards (such as ASTM F1346), but acceptance varies by state and often depends on whether the cover is load-bearing and properly secured.
A removable mesh pool fence creates a four-sided perimeter barrier that stays in place during daily pool use, while a safety net spans the water surface and is typically removed before swimming.
A child can drown in as little as 30 seconds during a brief lapse in supervision, and a four-sided fence helps reduce risk by physically blocking unsupervised access to the pool at all times.
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