Cincinnati pools must comply with the federal VGB Act for anti-entrapment drain covers. Electrical installations require GFCI protection and bonding per the National Electrical Code.
All residential pools in Cincinnati must have drain covers that comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (P.L. 110-140), which requires anti-entrapment drain covers meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.8. The Ohio Building Code requires that pool electrical circuits be protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and that all metal components within five feet of the pool be bonded per the National Electrical Code. Diving boards and slides are permitted only where pool depth meets OBC minimums (typically 7.5 feet for diving). Pool water recirculation and filtration systems must operate to maintain water clarity. Residential pools are not required to have lifeguards but must maintain the required barrier and gate hardware at all times. The Hamilton County General Health District may conduct inspections of semi-public pools (apartment complexes, HOAs) and enforce Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-31 for public bathing facilities.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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