Catchy title huh? There is more to the title of this story than meets the eye. Promoting safety in your outdoor space is a key reason why most homeowner’s install outdoor lighting. Professional outdoor lighting can make your deck and patio safer and promote a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy outdoor activities at night. Path lighting promotes evening travel to and from your most beloved outdoor spaces. One of those treasured and adored outdoor spaces may happen to be your pool or spa. Ample light is a must in a setting where water and darkness meet.
According to the Florida Dept. of Health, public pools that include night time swimming must meet certain standards to be deemed fit to swim in. These standards include sufficient lighting. The
Proper lighting around your pool not only increases its allure but also safety.
guidelines remind us of the importance of outdoor lighting in settings that incorporate a pool or spa. Homeowner’s want the same degree of safety in their backyard pool that is evident in public pool settings, and rightly so.
One particular point of concern when illuminating pool settings is the stairs located at the back of most pool areas which can be difficult to see at night. These include pool areas that encompass a pool and spa combination. Combination water features often feature a lanai that includes a small step down into a Jacuzzi area. These small steps pose a big safety hazard when left dark. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay addresses the subject of pool safety in every pool lighting design we embark upon. Even small unlit steps can present a safety hazard, which is why we leave no stone unturned in making your pool area and surround safe.
We use a combination of different genres of outdoor lighting to deliver a safe and
Steps leading up to a jacuzzi area need to be properly lit.
beautiful pool experience in the evening. Landscape lighting, underwater lighting, path lighting, and even deck riser lights used on dark stairs can enhance safety and increase your comfort in enjoying your pool and spa at night. Remember a well-lit pool and pool surround is not only stunning, it is safe. When it comes down to ensuring the safety of your friends and family to enjoying the pool at night, we deliver peace of mind in each of our lighting designs.
Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay to learn more about pool and spa lighting safety today. 727- 785 – 6000
Robert van der Putten, Owner
email: olpclearwater@outdoorlights.com