HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County, the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City, as well as the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, are joining forces for Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay as the school year draws to a close and swimming pool season prepares to get underway.
On Friday, May 10, code enforcement officers from each jurisdiction will visit condominiums, subdivisions, apartment complexes, and other common-area pools to ensure they meet safety standards, including those outlined in the Hillsborough County Code.
Staff will look for appropriate fencing, signage, drain covers, sanitation, and more. Violations can result in citations and fines, but code enforcement officers’ emphasis is on education and compliance.
May is Water Safety Month, and the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County will give tips for water safety and how to help prevent pool injuries and drownings. Florida leads the nation in drowning deaths of children 4 years old or younger, and most of the deaths are preventable.
With hurricane season starting June 1, the Children’s Board wants parents and caregivers to add pool safety to their hurricane safety checklist, especially if a family needs to evacuate to a home with a pool.
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