Anti-entrapment drain covers required per federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. GFCI protection on all pool electrical circuits under PA UCC/NEC. Chemical storage must follow UCC hazmat provisions.
Pool safety in McKeesport is governed by a combination of federal, state, and local rules. The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. §8001) requires anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with ANSI/APSP-16 standards on all public and certain residential pools, and dual main drains or alternative vacuum release systems for single-drain pools. The PA UCC adopts the National Electrical Code (NEC), which requires GFCI protection on all pool pumps, lights, and receptacles within 20 feet of the pool under NEC Article 680. Equipotential bonding of pool shells, ladders, and metallic components is also mandated. Pool chemical storage follows PA Fire Code (34 Pa. Code §403.21) and IFC Chapter 60 hazardous materials provisions. Allegheny County Health Department Article XXII regulates public pools (motels, apartments, community pools) with staffed bathing codes; residential private pools are generally exempt but ACHD may respond to unsafe conditions.
UCC electrical violations $500-$1,000 per day under 35 P.S. §7210.903. ACHD public pool violations $100-$10,000 per day under Article XXII. Drowning incidents can trigger civil liability and CPSC investigation for drain cover failures.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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