SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION PROGRAM

We inspect all public, apartment, motel, hotel, health club and community pools in the city to ensure compliance with the swimming pool ordinance. This includes water play facilities. Swimming pools are often the source of injuries and frequently play a role in the transmission of infections.

Application for Swimming Pool Permit (pdf)

Effective October 1, 2003, each site must have a Trained Pool Operator that has attended an approved pool certification course and registered with the City.

	View a list of Pool Operator courses offered in 2008 (pdf)
	Application for Pool Operator Permit (pdf)

Whenever a public or semi-public pool is constructed, plans and specifications are submitted to the Health Department for review and approval. All pools and spas must meet the requirements of the Texas Department of Health "Standards for Public Swimming Pool/Spa."

Swimming pool barriers/enclosures are designed to keep small children away from a pool. The Health Division plays an active role in protecting children by administering codes pertaining to pool enclosures.   An unprotected pool is potentially as life-threatening as an unsecured firearm in the house.

New fences must be approved and permitted by the Building Inspection Division and must meet 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements. To see the UBC requirements, click here.

Existing fences must meet standards set by the Construction Chapter.  To see the Construction Chapter requirements, click here.

Contact the Health Division immediately if you see or suspect a problem with a pool barrier or gate.