REQUIREMENTS.

Austin City Code tit. 10, ch. 10-7, art. 2

in effect

Austin City Code § 10-7-21 WATER QUALITY TESTS AND REPORTS.

§ 10-7-21 - WATER QUALITY TESTS AND REPORTS. (A) The operator of a public swimming pool shall test the water quality and report the results as required by state pool and spa regulations. (B) In addition to the requirement of Subsection (A), for a Class C or Class D public swimming pool the operator shall test the water quality and record the results no less often than: (1) each day of operation, for a public swimming pool that is in use not more than one day a week; or (2) for a public swimming pool that is in use more than one day a week: (a) once a day, two days a week, if the operator is on-site less than 32 hours a week; or (b) once a day, four days a week, if the operator is on-site 32 hours or more a week. (C) The operator of the public swimming pool shall: (1) retain the test result records for at least one year; and (2) provide the test result records to the health authority when requested by the health authority. Source: Ord. No. 20200604-051, Pt. 3, 9-1-20.

Austin City Code § 10-7-22 INSPECTIONS.

§ 10-7-22 - INSPECTIONS. (A) The health authority may inspect a public swimming pool at any reasonable time. (B) If access to a public swimming pool is restricted by a locking mechanism, the operator shall provide the health authority with a key, access card, lock combination, or other means to unlock and enter the pool area. Source: Ord. No. 20200604-051, Pt. 3, 9-1-20.

Austin City Code § 10-7-23 OPERATING PERMIT REQUIRED.

§ 10-7-23 - OPERATING PERMIT REQUIRED. (A) A person may not operate or exercise control over a public swimming pool without an operating permit. (B) A person who seeks to operate or exercise control over a public swimming pool must file an application for an operating permit with the health authority annually. The application must include: (1) the operator's name and address; (2) the location of the pool; and (3) other information as required by the health authority. (C) Except as provided in Section 10-7-24 (Denial or Suspension of Operating Permit; Appeal), the health authority shall issue an operating permit if the public swimming pool complies with the requirements of this chapter. (D) An operating permit is not transferable. (E) The operator shall retain the operating permit at the public swimming pool and permit the health authority to inspect it at any reasonable time. Source: Ord. No. 20200604-051, Pt. 3, 9-1-20.

Austin City Code § 10-7-24 DENIAL OR SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PERMIT; APPEAL.

§ 10-7-24 - DENIAL OR SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PERMIT; APPEAL. (A) The health authority may deny an application for an operating permit or suspend an operating permit if: (1) the public swimming pool does not comply with the requirements of this chapter; (2) the health authority determines that the public swimming pool is hazardous to pool users or the public; or (3) the operator does not: (a) pay the permit fee; (b) provide accurate operational records to the health authority; or (c) permit the health authority to inspect the public swimming pool. (B) After determining that public swimming pool does not comply with this chapter or that the operating permit should be suspended, the health authority may: (1) close the pool; (2) notify the operator of the closure; (3) place a sign at the pool indicating the closure; and (4) lock the entrance to the pool area. (C) If the health authority suspends an operating permit, the health authority shall give written notice to the permit holder or person in charge that: (1) the operating permit is suspended; (2) the suspension begins when the notice of suspension is served; and (3) the permit holder may file a written request for a hearing not later than the 10th day after the date the notice of suspension is served. (D) If a timely hearing request is filed, the health authority shall hold a hearing on the operating permit suspension within 10 days after hearing request is filed. (E) If a timely hearing request is not filed, the suspension continues in effect. (F) The health authority may reinstate an operating permit if the reason for suspension no longer exists. Source: Ord. No. 20200604-051, Pt. 3, 9-1-20.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUHESESA_CH10-7POSP_ART2REFetched: 10/27/2026