Swimming Pools & Spas in Vancouver, WA (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Vancouver, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Vancouver requires pools to meet Washington State Building Code safety standards including barriers, anti-entrapment drain covers, and electrical grounding. Building permits and inspections are required.
Vancouver Pool Safety Rules & Drain Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsTitle 16
( a ) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in the United States shall conform to the entrapment protection standards of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, approved on August 18, 2017.
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