Chesapeake pools must meet USBC safety standards including VGB Act anti-entrapment drain covers, proper electrical bonding per NEC Article 680, and approved barrier plus alarm systems.
Residential pools and spas in Chesapeake must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requirements for anti-entrapment drain covers. Electrical systems must be bonded and grounded per NEC Article 680 including equipotential bonding grids around the pool. Receptacles within 20 feet must be GFCI protected. Where the dwelling forms part of the barrier, door alarms or power safety covers are required. Diving boards and slides are allowed only if minimum water depth and envelope standards are met. Public and semi-public pools fall under VA Code §35.1-13 and VDH oversight.
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Chesapeake, VA
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