Redmond pools follow IRC Appendix G barriers, ASTM F1346 covers, and the federal VGB Act drain rules. Public pools (apartments, HOAs) also meet WAC 246-260 inspected by Public Health Seattle-King County.
Swimming pool and spa safety in Redmond layers federal, state, and local rules. The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act, 15 U.S.C. 8001-8008) requires that all covered public pools and spas use compliant anti-entrapment drain covers and (where applicable) secondary anti-entrapment systems. This federal rule is enforced through the CPSC and applies to multi-family, HOA, hotel, and other public-access pools. Private residential pools are not required by federal law to retrofit VGB drains but it is best practice. Residential pools must comply with IRC Appendix G barrier requirements (see fencing standards). Pool covers used as a substitute for barriers must meet ASTM F1346. Public pools in King County are regulated under WAC 246-260 (Water Recreation Facilities) enforced by Public Health Seattle and King County, which mandates water sanitation, filtration, safety signage, lifeguard or no-lifeguard postings, rescue equipment (ring buoy, shepherd's crook), and annual permit and inspection. Redmond community centers, apartment complexes, and HOA pools fall under these public pool standards.
Private pool barrier violation: building code enforcement under RMC 15.04. Public pool VGB violation: CPSC federal enforcement. Public pool WAC 246-260 violation: Public Health permit suspension.
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