Milwaukee enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.
Milwaukee enforces pool safety per WI Uniform Dwelling Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Residential pools should have multiple safety features: barrier, safety cover, door alarms, or self-latching devices. Depth markers required. WI DATCP (ATCP 76) governs public/semi-public pools. Seasonal opening inspections recommended. Real estate disclosure required at sale.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Disclosure required at sale.
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