Pool safety in unincorporated DeKalb County follows Georgia Residential Code (IRC) and National Electrical Code. VGB-compliant drain covers required. All electrical work must be permitted. Pools must be maintained to prevent mosquito breeding per DeKalb County health codes.
In addition to barrier requirements, DeKalb County pools must comply with Georgia Residential Code standards for filtration, circulation, and drainage. All electrical work (bonding, grounding, GFCI) must comply with the NEC and be permitted. Virginia Graeme Baker Act-compliant anti-entrapment drain covers are federally required. DeKalb County Board of Health requires pools to be maintained to prevent mosquito breeding. Contact Building Inspection (404-371-3026) for permit requirements.
Safety violation: $250 to $1,000. Pool closure order possible. Criminal liability for injury due to non-compliance.
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