Permitting and Inspections
Health Services performs plan review and permitting services for all public, semi-public pools, spas, and public interactive water features (PIWF).
Code Compliance inspects all public, semi-public pools, spas, and PIWFs to ensure continued operational compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Rules for Public Pools and Spas and the City's Public Pool and Spa Ordinance. Contact the Code Compliance Division at 817-459-6777 immediately if you see or suspect a problem with a pool barrier or gate or to report a pool violation. In case of emergency call 9-1-1.
Swimming pools can be the source of injuries and may play a role in the transmission of infectious diseases. For questions about Recreation Waterborne Illnesses, please contact Aimee Rockhill-Carpenter, Health Services Manager, by email or at 817-459-6656.
Technical Assistance for Pool Operators
Pool Plan Review
Whenever a public, semi-public pool, spa, or PIWF is constructed or remodeled, plans and specifications must be submitted to Planning and Development Services located at City Hall, 101 W Abram St, 2nd floor, telephone 817-459-6502, for review and approval. For more information, contact Aimee Rockhill-Carpenter, RS, Health Services Manager by email or at 817-459-6656.
Pool Barriers/Fences
Plans and specifications for construction or revisions to the pool yard enclosure must be submitted to Planning and Development Services located at City Hall, 101 W Abram St, 2nd floor, telephone 817-459-6502, for review and approval. For more information, contact Aimee Rockhill-Carpenter, RS, Health Services Manager by email or at 817-459-6656.
Swimming pool barriers/enclosures are designed to keep small children and unauthorized users out of the body of water in an effort to prevent accidental drowning. Annual inspections of the pool gates and pool yard enclosure are conducted by Code Compliance to ensure that this critical safety feature is maintained.
Requirements
The City of Arlington requires compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to the construction and operation of public and semi public pools, spas and PIWFs.