Canal Winchester pool safety rules follow Ohio Building Code 4101:8 and federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. All new pools and spas must have anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with ANSI/APSP-16 and automatic safety vacuum release systems where required.
Single main drains must be anti-entrapment certified or paired with a dual drain system to prevent suction entrapment. Diving boards require minimum water depth per Ohio Residential Code (typically 8 to 9 feet for diving). Pool lights must be GFCI-protected and bonded to the equipotential bonding grid per NEC Article 680. Owners should maintain US Coast Guard-approved rescue equipment (shepherds crook, ring buoy with rope), a telephone in the pool area, and post CPR instructions. Chemical storage must be in locked, ventilated enclosures away from children. Pool covers must meet ASTM F1346 for powered safety covers.
Missing or non-compliant drain cover: major code violation, immediate drain order. Electrical bonding failure: stop-use order until re-inspection.
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