Residential pool safety in unincorporated Dane County follows Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 390 and requires a building permit. Anti-entrapment drain covers and GFCI electrical protection are required.
Wisconsin SPS 390 requires residential pools to meet safety standards including VGBA-compliant anti-entrapment drain covers, GFCI protection for all electrical outlets near water, bonding and grounding of pool components, and compliant barrier fencing. Dane County requires a building permit for new pool installation and inspects for code compliance.
Building a pool without permits is a violation. Safety deficiencies may result in stop-use orders from building inspectors.
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