6 Pool Safety Tips for Your Multifamily Apartments

Multifamily Housing

A pool can be a great selling point for your multifamily apartments. On the other hand, it can also be a great liability. As a property manager, you need to take steps to ensure that your pool is safe for residents and visitors alike. You want to avoid potential accidents and injuries, as well as costly lawsuits.

Here are six pool safety tips for multifamily apartments:

Childproof Your Pool

Young children are particularly vulnerable to drowning, and it can happen in as little as two inches of water. Keep your pool area fenced in with a self-closing, self-latching gate that's at least four feet high. If you have an above-ground pool, remove any ladders when the pool is not in use.

Make sure to install drain covers and anti-entrapment devices as well to prevent suction injuries. Keep any toys or floats out of the pool when it's not in use, as they can attract children.

Keep your pool well-maintained and free of hazards. You can also foster a sense of responsibility to all residents by enabling them to report any maintenance issues through your resident portal. ExactEstate has a maintenance feature that lets residents easily submit work orders to the property manager. This way, everyone can help keep the pool area clean and safe.

Hire Lifeguards

You should also hire licensed lifeguards to be on duty whenever the pool is open. They will help to ensure the safety of everyone in and around the pool area and they can provide first-aid assistance if necessary.