The second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 is drowning, and Florida leads the country in infant drownings, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

According to the state Department of Health, 96 children under the age of 14 drowned in Florida in 2007. Most drowning incidents happen within five minutes of a child entering a pool area.

Homeowners without a four-foot enclosure around swimming pools are considered negligent under Florida law, unless the pool existed before the enactment of the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act in 2000.

However, the Florida statute does not release guardians from their responsibility to supervise children. Diligent supervision and safety precautions prevent unnecessary child drowning