Where a dwelling wall forms part of the pool barrier, Baltimore County requires doors with direct pool access to have a UL 2017-listed audible alarm. Pools must sit at least 10 feet from overhead electrical wires (NEC 680.9) and comply with mandatory energy-savings measures under the 2015 IECC.
Under the county's Residential Swimming Pool requirements (PAI BPP 10), where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, doors with direct access to the pool through that wall must be equipped with an alarm that produces an audible warning when the door or its screen is opened; the alarm must be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. The pool location cannot be within ten feet of any overhead electrical wires (NEC §680.9) or within 5 feet of underground wiring not serving the pool (NEC Table 680.9a); all measurements are from the inside pool walls, and BGE should be contacted at 800-233-1854. When re-grading, surface drainage must be adequately dispersed and property-line grades maintained; no
Missing door alarms, unsafe electrical clearances, or grading in easements will fail inspection and trigger PAI Code Enforcement action. The pool cannot be approved for use until all safety conditions are met.
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