Michigan Building Code and federal VGB Act require pool safety features including barriers, anti-entrapment drain covers, and GFCI electrical protection.
Ann Arbor enforces Michigan Building Code pool safety requirements and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers are required on all pools and spas. GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) protection required for all pool electrical systems. Depth markers recommended. Michigan's freeze-thaw climate requires proper winterization to prevent structural damage and safety hazards. Pool covers should be inspected annually. Homeowner insurance implications for non-compliance are significant.
Non-compliant safety features: correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Increased insurance premiums or coverage denial.
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Ann Arbor requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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