Residential pools in Johnson County must meet the federal anti-entrapment drain-cover standard plus the building code's barrier, gate, and electrical rules. Missing safety features must be disclosed when the home is sold.
Pools in Johnson County and its cities are inspected under the adopted International Residential Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which requires anti-entrapment drain covers on every pool and spa. Inspectors check the 48-inch barrier, self-latching gates, GFCI-protected circuits, and bonding of nearby metal before the pool is filled. Where a house wall serves as a barrier, doors to the pool need alarms or self-closing hardware. Iowa's short swim season means winterizing each fall and a spring safety check before reopening. Pool condition and safety compliance are covered by the state residential real estate disclosure at sale.
Missing anti-entrapment drain covers, an unbonded pool, or an unprotected house door into the pool area is a cited defect that stops the pool from passing final inspection.
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