La Porte enforces residential pool safety regulations through the International Residential Code and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Requirements include compliant drain covers, barrier fencing, and proper electrical bonding. Pool owners are responsible for maintaining safety equipment and ensuring the pool does not create a public health or safety hazard.
Residential pool safety in La Porte is governed by the city's adopted building codes (International Residential Code) and federal law (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, P.L. 110-140). All pool and spa drains must have anti-entrapment covers compliant with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standard. Pools with a single main drain must have a safety vacuum release system, suction-limiting vent system, gravity drainage system, automatic pump shut-off, or drain disablement to prevent entrapment. Electrical installations for pool equipment must comply with the National Electrical Code Article 680, including proper bonding of metal components within 5 feet of the pool, GFCI protection for all circuits within 20 feet, and appropriate wiring methods for underwater lighting. Pool water must be maintained to prevent mosquito breeding; the city's health and nuisance ordinances require that standing water not become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Abandoned or unused pools must be drained and maintained or filled in to eliminate safety hazards. Pool chemical storage must comply with fire code requirements for oxidizers and corrosive materials. The La Porte Fire Department may inspect pool chemical storage as part of residential fire safety.
Pool safety violations may result in code enforcement action with fines up to $500 per day. Non-compliant drain covers must be replaced immediately upon notice. Electrical violations pose fire and electrocution risks and may require immediate corrective action. Unmaintained pools that become mosquito breeding grounds are nuisance violations subject to abatement. The city may require an abandoned pool to be drained or filled at the owner's expense.
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