Anne Arundel County pool safety rules include VGB-compliant drain covers, required depth markings, and proper chemical storage. No pool use during electrical storms. Bay waterfront pools must prevent chemical runoff to tidal waters.
Anne Arundel County enforces the federal VGB Act requiring anti-entrapment pool drain covers on all residential pools. Depth markers must be placed at pool edges. Pool chemical storage must be secured and separate from other flammables. Diving boards require minimum 8-foot water depth in the diving zone. No pool use during lightning or electrical storms. For waterfront properties, pool backwash and chemical water must be managed to prevent direct discharge to the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries. Annual pool equipment inspections are recommended. Pool fences must remain in good repair at all times.
Non-VGB-compliant drains: correction required immediately. No depth markings: code citation. Bay discharge: MDE enforcement.
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