Norfolk pools must meet Virginia USBC and federal VGB Act safety standards: compliant barriers, self-latching gates, anti-entrapment drain covers, and GFCI-protected electrical. All inspections, including barrier protection, must pass before use.
Pool safety in Norfolk is enforced through the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Every pool needs a compliant barrier, self-closing and self-latching gates, anti-entrapment drain covers, and GFCI-protected electrical with proper bonding. The permit holder must ensure all inspections, including fence and barrier protection, are completed and approved before anyone uses the pool. Public pools are separately regulated and inspected by the Virginia Department of Health under Va. Code §35.1-13.
Using a pool before final inspections pass, or operating without required drain covers or barriers, requires immediate correction. Negligence causing injury can bring civil and criminal liability.
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