St. Louis pools must meet federal VGB Act anti-entrapment drain covers plus NEC 680 bonding for all metal within 5 feet of water and GFCI on all pool circuits. Single-drain pools need a safety vacuum release system.
Safety requirements under St. Louis Building Code include: VGB Act-compliant drain covers on all suction outlets, dual-drain or safety vacuum release system (SVRS) for single-drain pools, equipotential bonding grid per NEC 680 connecting all metal components within 5 feet of the pool, GFCI protection on all receptacles and lighting circuits, luminaires installed at least 12 inches below water surface and rated for pool use, and diving boards meeting ANSI/APSP-1 if installed. CPR and rescue signage is recommended but not mandatory for residential pools. For rental properties operating as STRs, additional life-safety signage and equipment (shepherds hook, ring buoy) may be required.
Non-compliant drain covers: pool closure by Building Division. Missing GFCI or bonding: red-tag until corrected. VGB non-compliance carries federal liability exposure in drowning cases.
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