Allen enforces Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliance for anti-entrapment drain covers, GFCI protection on all pool circuits, and proper bonding of metal components. Pool alarms recommended.
All pool drains must have VGB-compliant anti-entrapment covers. Dual drains or unblockable drains required for newer construction. GFCI required on all 120/240 V receptacles within 20 ft of pool and on pump motors. Equipotential bonding grid per NEC 680 mandatory. Allen recommends but does not require pool motion alarms or surface wave alarms. Residential diving boards discouraged; depth must meet manufacturer minimums (typically 8-9 ft).
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