You may not be surprised to know that an inground pool-fence is a non-negotiable legal requirement enforced by Pennsylvania government. In fact, many states, including our own, necessitate pool fence laws known as the BOCA Pool Code.
All pools are required to have a barrier or fence to prevent authorized access. Above Ground Pools may use the pool wall as a barrier under the following conditions: o Documentation, such as a letter, must be provided from the pool manufacturer allowing the pool wall to serve as a barrier.
Pennsylvania law requires construction permits for a body of water more than 24 inches deep. A “body of water” includes anything from a plastic kiddie pool to an inground pool. Building and electrical permits are required when these swimming structures are included in the plan.
How close can you build a pool to your home? Local building codes typically require pools to be at least 5 to 10 feet away from the house foundation. Always check your county's regulations for specific requirements.
Pennsylvania law requires construction permits for a body of water more than 24 inches deep. A “body of water” includes anything from a plastic kiddie pool to an inground pool. Building and electrical permits are required when these swimming structures are included in the plan.
Pool Safety Walk, don't run. The number one pool safety rule is to never, ever run near a swimming pool. Listen to instructions and obey pool rules. No diving in the shallow end. No roughhousing. Don't play around drains and covers. Never swim alone. Sun safety is part of the deal. Use pool safety equipment properly.
Article VI is the regulation that grants the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Housing and Community Environment Program the authority to inspect and enforce minimum property standards and public health requirements for dwellings and premises in Allegheny County.
Leaving a pool untreated for just two weeks is enough for it to start to turn green thanks to algae, which can quickly breed and provide the optimum environment for dangerous bacteria like E. coli to proliferate. In addition to making swimming unsafe, algae can cause serious damage to the finish of your pool.
HOAs can create and enforce backyard rules If the association has written rules in the governing documents, and those rules do not conflict with any state or county laws, then the board is within its right to tell you that your fence can only be a certain height or that pools are strictly prohibited.