Operating under Pool Barrier of Arizona 
Do not treat every cover as a safety cover
The term cover describes many products. Solar blankets, leaf covers, anchored safety covers, motorized covers, and pool safety nets differ in construction and use. Some are designed only for heat retention or debris. Ask what the actual proposed product is intended to do and what testing or standard documentation applies. Do not rely on a generic weight claim or the presence of an anchor.
Look at the whole pool perimeter
Freeform edges, raised spas, water features, steps, coping, and changes in deck material can affect fit and installation. Review where anchors or other components would go, how they interact with the walking surface, and whether planned deck work should happen first. The pool’s water dimensions alone are not enough to select a complete cover arrangement.
Be realistic about everyday use
Discuss how the cover is removed or opened before swimming and correctly secured afterward. Ask about storage, the equipment needed, and who will operate it. A product that is inconvenient to manage can be left unused. Follow its instructions completely; do not improvise a partly open cover or net as a safe arrangement for people using the pool.
Keep the fence and local requirements in the conversation
Do not assume installing any cover allows a fence to be removed. Applicable rules may distinguish particular documented systems and enclosure arrangements. The approval for your address needs to be established before relying on a cover in place of another required barrier. An existing pool gate and the ways children can reach the water still deserve review.
Ask about inspection, drainage, and water care
Follow the product’s instructions for the cover surface, straps, anchors, tensioning, drainage, water level, and cleaning. These requirements vary by system. Debris or standing water can create problems; damaged components need assessment. A covered pool still needs appropriate water care. Do not treat any cover as a walking or play surface.
Get a product-specific proposal
Describe your pool shape, dimensions, deck, spa or water features, current enclosure, and the reason you want a cover. Ask which options are currently available for your layout and what the estimate includes. Confirm the exact model, operating instructions, applicable documentation, and any warranty in writing. No single cover type or published dimension fits every backyard.