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ANSI/NSPI-4 STANDARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
1. Very Important: Swimming pool barriers, which restrict access to the pool by small children, may be required
by law. A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential drowning and near drowning. Barriers are
not a subtitute for constant supervision of children.
2. The use of artificial pool lighting is at the descretion of the pool owner. Lighting, when installed, be in
accodance with Article 680 of the National Electrical Code 1999 (NEC) or its latest approved edition and in
consultation with a licensed electrical professional.
3. During nighttime pool use, artificial lighting shall be used to illuminate all safety signs, ladders, steps, deck
surfaces and walks.
4. The floor of the pool shall be visible at all times from the outside perimeter of the pool.
5. Local building codes may require obtaining a building or electrical permit. Installer shall follow regulations
onsetback, barriers, devices and othe conditions.
6. Post a list of emergency telephone numbers such as the nearest available police, fire, ambulance and/or rescue
unit. These numbers are to be kept near the telephone, which is closest to the pool.
7. Toys, chairs, tables or similar objects that a young child could climb shall be at least four feet (4’) [121.92 cm]
from the pool. The pump filter system shall be positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of access
to the pool by young children.
8. Basic lifesaving equipment, including one of the following be on hand at all times:
* A light, strong, rigid pole (shepherds crook) not less than twelve feet (12’) [365.76 cm] long.
* A minimum one-fourth inch (1/4”) [6.35 mm] diameter rope as long as one and one half (1-1/2) times
the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet (50’) [15.24 meters], whichever is less, which has been firmly
attached to a Coast Guard-approved ring buoy having an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inches
(15’) [38.1 cm], or similarly approved flotation device.
9.
Entrapment Avoidance:
There shall be no protrusions or other obstruction in the swimming area, which may
cause entrapment or entanglement of the user.
10. The pool is subject to wear and deterioration. If not maintained properly, certain types of excessive or
accelerated deterioration can lead to failure of the pool structure that might release large quantities of water that
could cause bodily harm and property damage.
11. Above ground / onground residential swimming pools are for swimming and wading only. No diving boards,
slides or other equipment are to be added to an above ground / onground pool that in any way indicates that an
above ground / onground pool may be used or intended for diving or sliding purposes.
12. Never allow horseplay, diving or jumping into or around the pool. Serious injury, paralysis or death, could
result when this rule is disregarded. DO NOT ALLOW anyone to swim alone without supervision.
13. Safety signs shall comply with requirements of ANSI-Z535-1998 and to use signal wording.
ASTM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
1. The pool is to be assembled by an adult.
2. Care should be taken in the unpacking and assembly of the pool
3. The pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous sharp edges or sharp points that are a necesary part of
the function of the pool.
CONSUMER AWARENESS BOOKLETS
Contact: ASSOCIATION OF POOL & SPA PROFESSIONALS (formerly NSPI) at - Phone: (703) 838-0083 or
Fax: (703) 549-0493.
These titles are now available: “The Sensible Way To Enjoy Your Aboveground / Inground Swimming Pool”, “Chil-
dren Aren’t Waterproof”, “Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures For Infants’, Layers of Protection”, and the “ANSI /
NSPI-8 Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs”.
