Residential pool safety in Yakima is governed by IRC Appendix V as adopted under WAC 51-51 and applied through YMC 11.22, including the 48-inch barrier, 4-inch sphere rule, self-closing/self-latching gates, and dwelling-wall door provisions (alarm under UL 2017, self-closing/self-latching with release at least 54 inches above the floor, or ASTM F1346 safety pool cover). Public swimming pools (including pools serving the public, hotels, condominiums of 15+ units, and similar settings) are separately regulated by WAC 246-260 under the Washington Department of Health and the Yakima Health District, with rules covering water quality, anti-entrapment drain covers (federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act), depth markings, and lifeguard or supervision signs.
IRC Appendix V Section AGV105.2 Item 9 (dwelling wall as part of barrier) applies where a wall of the dwelling serves as part of the pool barrier and provides: doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm that produces an audible warning meeting the requirements of UL 2017, or the pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, or all doors with direct access to the pool shall be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device with the release mechanism located a minimum of 54 inches above the floor. AGV105.5 (Spas and Hot Tubs): 'A spa or hot tub with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.' Public pools in Washington are regulated under WAC 246-260 (Water Recreation Facilities) administered by the Department of Health and locally enforced by the Yakima Health District. WAC 246-260-211 covers enforcement and applies to pools 'open to the public.' Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act anti-entrapment drain cover standards apply to public pools. Under RCW 19.27 (State Building Code Act) and chapter 70.90 RCW (Water Recreation Facilities), Yakima applies these standards as written.
A dwelling-wall door providing direct access to an unenclosed pool without a UL 2017 alarm, ASTM F1346 safety cover, or self-closing/self-latching door with a release at 54 inches violates AGV105.2 Item 9. Operating a public or semi-public pool without WAC 246-260 compliance (water quality, anti-entrapment drain, depth markings) is enforced by the Yakima Health District and can result in closure. Disabled or removed pool barrier hardware on a residential pool that previously passed inspection is a continuing violation enforced by the City of Yakima Codes Division.
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