Spokane residential pools must comply with Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act anti-entrapment standards, IRC Appendix G barriers, and WA state electrical bonding. Public and semi-public pools (apartments, HOAs) are regulated by WA DOH under WAC 246-260.
Residential pool safety in Spokane is governed by the WA State Building Code (IRC Appendix G) and federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB), which mandates anti-entrapment drain covers on all pools built or retrofitted after 2008. Electrical systems must comply with NEC Article 680 equipotential bonding requirements to prevent shock. Public and semi-public pools including apartment, HOA, and hotel pools are regulated by Washington Department of Health under WAC 246-260 with additional requirements for water chemistry, lifeguards, and posted rules. Spokane Regional Health District inspects public pools annually. Residential pool owners should post No Diving signs in shallow areas, maintain water clarity, and supervise children at all times.
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