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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - After the recent drowning of an infant and of a 74-year-old man, Region 8 News is investigating the rules and laws in place for pools in Jonesboro to keep you and your family safe.

Rules and ordinances exists for any type of swimming pool available whether the pool be a portable blow up, in ground, above ground or wading pool.

Jonesboro Code Enforcement Officer Ronnie Shaver says any pool over 15 inches deep has to have a 4-foot, non-climbable fence. Shaver said, "Under city ordinance you have to have a 4 foot fence with a self closing, self latching gate of non climbable material.

Those looking for a high end, durable above ground pool model should consider the innovative Bermuda Aluminum. This lightweight, corrosion-resistant model is approximately 50 percent stronger than steel frame models of the same size. Made from heavy extruded aluminum the Bermuda model's frame is enamel coated with a high gloss finish to provide additional corrosion protection. All the Bermuda's components are powder coated to ensure an attractive finish that will last for many years. The top rails of this model are particularly strong and will not crack, bend or warp. The Bermuda is also easy to install as it features interlocking wall sections and it is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty....

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Most of these people will go directly to the nearest pool dealership to see what is available.  Many of these people will be in for a bit of a shock when they see prices well into the thousands of dollars.

Above ground swimming pools are without a doubt, a much less expensive alternative for family recreation compared to the in ground pool alternative.  An in ground pool can have an installation cost that runs in to the tens of thousands.  Above ground models, on the other hand, will generally not be much more than a few thousand dollars.  This is a savings to be sure, but is still a considerable amount of money for most people to spend.  There are also some hidden costs to be considered.

When you make the decision to install a swimming pool, there will always be costs involved beyond the purchase price of the pool itself.  In ground pools have a huge list of cost considerations that this article will not attempt to address.  Above ground installations are less complicated but one must still take into account the cost of having the area where the installation will occur properly leveled.  This expense will vary depending on the amount of work involved, access to the area and other charges from the contractor performing the excavation service.  You can reasonably expect this to cost at least a few hundred dollars.

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