Description
Overview
The PoolGuard DAPT-2 Door Alarm provides an important layer of protection for homes with backyard pools. Many residential pool accidents occur when children exit the house unnoticed through a back door leading to the pool area. This door-mounted alarm helps address that risk by triggering a loud alert shortly after the door is opened.
Designed specifically for pool safety compliance, the DAPT-2 is UL-listed under the UL 2017 water-hazard entrance alarm standard, which is often required by building codes in states with residential pool barrier laws. The system installs on most doors that lead to the pool area and operates continuously to help alert adults when the door is opened.
The alarm activates within approximately 7 seconds after the door opens and continues sounding until it is manually reset. Even if the door is closed after someone passes through, the alarm will continue to sound, ensuring that the alert is not missed.
Because it operates on a single 9-volt battery and uses a simple magnetic sensor switch, the DAPT-2 is designed for quick installation and reliable everyday operation.
Top Benefits & Features
- UL 2017 Certified Safety Alarm
The DAPT-2 is UL-listed for water-hazard entrance alarms, helping homeowners meet pool safety regulations required in many jurisdictions. - Fast Door-Opening Alert
The alarm sounds within about 7 seconds after the door is opened, providing quick notification that someone has entered the pool area. - Loud Audible Alarm (85 dB)
The system produces a loud alert designed to be heard throughout the home, helping ensure adults are notified immediately. - Continuous Alert Until Reset
The alarm continues to sound until an adult manually resets the device, ensuring the alert is not missed even if the door closes again. - Adult Pass-Through Feature
The built-in delay or bypass feature allows adults to exit through the door without triggering the alarm immediately, preventing unnecessary alarms during normal use. - Battery-Powered Operation
The alarm runs on a single 9-volt battery with roughly one year of battery life, making it convenient and independent of home wiring. - Low Battery Indicator
An audible warning alerts you when the battery is getting low so the alarm continues to operate reliably. - Automatic Reset Function
After the alarm sounds and is reset, it automatically returns to its ready state so the door remains protected at all times. - Optional Screen Door Compatibility
Optional screen door kits are available so you can keep doors open for airflow without triggering the alarm.
Installation & Setup
The PoolGuard DAPT-2 is designed for straightforward installation on doors that provide access to a pool area. The alarm unit mounts near the door frame, and a magnetic sensor switch is installed on the door itself. When the door opens and the magnetic connection breaks, the alarm’s countdown begins.
Because the device is battery-powered and includes mounting hardware and wiring for the sensor, installation can typically be completed with basic tools in a short amount of time.
Pool Safety Compliance
Many residential pool safety regulations require multiple safety barriers, such as fencing, gates, alarms, or self-closing doors. Door alarms like the DAPT-2 are commonly used to satisfy these safety requirements for doors that open directly from the home to the pool area.
Since the unit meets the UL 2017 standard for water-hazard entrance alarms, it is frequently used during building inspections or pool safety upgrades where certified alarms are required.
