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The Blueprint

for

Gate Safety

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Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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LAYERS OF PROTECTION

AROUND YOUR POOL

NOTE: The information provided in this brochure is supplied and expressed by D&D Technologies (USA) Inc. in the interest

of public safety. Fences, gates and latches cannot substitute for adult supervision.

For more detailed recommendations, see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov or call

the CPSC at (800) 638-2772 or visit www.poolsafety.gov.

Keep

Kids

Safe

Presented in the interest of public safety

Protect Your Loved Ones

Using these four layers of protection can

help keep your children safer in the pool

SUPERVISION

ADULT

BARRIERS

CPR SKILLS

EDUCATION

1 2

Gate should open outwards, away from danger

(the pool or street)

Height of latch release mechanism is 54” from the

bottom of the gate (check local codes)

Gate must be self-latching and lockable

Hinges should be self-closing, rust-free and bind-free

Closing speed on hinges should be adjustable to

suit dierent gates

Latch must still engage even if locked with the

gate open

Latch cannot be opened using implements

Gate latch cannot be shaken or jolted open

Gate will latch from any position, including from

resting on the latching mechanism

Gate complies with all local, state, and federal codes

and regulations

point

Safety checklist

for your gate

Always be within

sight and reach of

the pool without

distraction.

Teach swimming

and survival skills

and always use

safety rules around

the pool.

Learn CPR skills.

It could make all the

dierence to the

outcome before

help arrives.

Install compliant

fencing and gates

around the pool

perimeter

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
0 point LAYERS OF PROTECTION AROUND YOUR POOL Safety checklist for your gate Using these four layers of protection can help keep your children safer in the pool Gate should open outwards, away from danger (the pool or street) ADULT Hinges should be self-closing, rust-free and bind-free Closing speed on hinges should be adjustable to suit different gates Latch must still engage even if locked with the gate open Latch cannot be opened using implements 2 BARRIERS SUPERVISION Height of latch release
PAGE 2
Anatomy of a Safety Gate The Fence The Latch Gate latch cannot be released by pulling or shaking the gate & Gate Your fence and gate should be a minimum of 48” tall - 60” is even better! (Check your local building codes) Release knob that works independently of the latch bolt (no jamming or resistance to closure) The latch and the hinges should be rust-free, as rust impedes closure.