Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The safety rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County pools must comply with Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act anti-entrapment drain covers, FL §515 barrier rules, and FL Building Code Chapter 4 electrical bonding requirements. Pool alarms and door alarms widely used as second safety layer.
All new and replacement pool main drains must use VGB-compliant anti-entrapment covers under federal Pool and Spa Safety Act. Dual-drain systems required to prevent suction entrapment. Electrical bonding of pool shell, deck rebar, metal fencing within 5 feet, and pool equipment required per NEC and FL Building Code. GFCI protection required for all pool circuits. Pool depth markers required. Diving board installations must meet minimum water depth standards.
Missing VGB drain covers: permit/use suspended until replaced. Electrical violations: stop-work order. Operating without required safety features: $500-$1,000.
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