July Declared Swimming Pool Safety Awareness Month

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Department of Building Inspection has declared July as Swimming Pool Safety Awareness Month. Building Inspection is reminding county residents about the importance of swimming-pool safety, as outlined in the county building code, and is offering free inspections of residential swimming pools. County residents may call 804-748-1779 to schedule free pool inspections. Inspectors will check pools for safety-related issues. If a problem is discovered, the Department of Building Inspection will provide the owner guidance about repairs and, if necessary, obtaining permits. Building Inspection offered the following information about keeping residential pools safe this summer: – Fences, gates and covers that protect the pool from entry by unattended children should be operable and kept in good repair. – Removable ladders that provide access to above-ground pools should be removed when the pool is unattended. – Pumps and other electrical equipment should be installed only by a qualified individual familiar with the bonding and grounding provisions of the electrical code. – Pool heaters should be installed only by a qualified individual familiar with the code requirements for gas and electric appliances. – Pools with recirculation filters must be equipped with approved entrapment protection.

July 1, 2009; 8:00 PM • by Scott

County residents may call 804-748-1779 to schedule free pool inspections. Inspectors will check pools for safety-related issues. If a problem is discovered, the Department of Building Inspection will provide the owner guidance about repairs and, if necessary, obtaining permits.

Building Inspection offered the following information about keeping residential pools safe this summer:

– Fences, gates and covers that protect the pool from entry by unattended children should be operable and kept in good repair.

– Removable ladders that provide access to above-ground pools should be removed when the pool is unattended.

– Pumps and other electrical equipment should be installed only by a qualified individual familiar with the bonding and grounding provisions of the electrical code.

– Pool heaters should be installed only by a qualified individual familiar with the code requirements for gas and electric appliances.

– Pools with recirculation filters must be equipped with approved entrapment protection.