§ 25-12-303 - LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2024 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE.
(A) The following provisions are local amendments to the 2024 Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision of the 2024 Swimming Pool and Spa Code deleted by Section 25-12-132(B) or an addition to the 2024 Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
101.1 Public Swimming Pool Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. A public swimming pool must be constructed, maintained, and operated as required by the Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the State Pool and Spa Regulations.
102.9 Other Laws.
102.9.1 The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state, or federal law.
102.9.2 In the City Code, a reference to "Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas" now means the State Pool and Spa Regulations.
103 AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABLE OFFICIAL.
103.1 Authority. The health authority administers, implements, and enforces the requirements in this code that are applicable to a public swimming pool. The building official administers, implements, and enforces the requirements in this code that are applicable to a residential swimming pool.
103.1.1 Accountable Official. The health authority and the building official are, collectively, the accountable official.
105.3 Construction Documents.
(A) In this section, director means the director of the Development Services Department.
(B) A person may not construct or structurally alter a public swimming pool unless the construction plans are approved by the director and the health authority.
(C) A person must submit construction plans to construct or alter a public swimming pool to the director and health authority.
(D) Constructions plans must comply with the requirements of the Building Criteria Manual and must:
(1) propose the design for the public swimming pool;
(2) describe the construction materials; and
(3) include the mechanical plans, including a description of any equipment makes and models.
(E) Construction plans are approved if:
(1) the director finds that the construction plans comply with Title 25 (Land Development), and
(2) the health authority finds that the construction plans comply with this code and state regulations.
105.4 Time Limits. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13 (Administration of Technical Codes) establishes permit application time limits and requirements applicable to permit expiration and reactivation, including a review fee for expired permits.
105.6 Fees. Fees applicable to this code are set by separate ordinance.
105.6.3 Fee Refunds. The Building Criteria Manual establishes applicable standards for a refund of a fee.
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS.
202.1 Supplemental Definition. The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this code and supplement the definitions found in Section 202 (Definitions) of the 2024 Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
HEALTH AUTHORITY. The definition included in Section 1-1-2 (General Definitions) applies in this code.
STATE POOL AND SPA REGULATIONS. The regulations adopted by the State of Texas applicable to swimming pools and spas. The regulations, as amended from time to time, include:
(A) Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 (Pool Yard Enclosures).
(B) Texas Health and Safety Code Sections 341.064 (Swimming Pools and Bathhouses), 341.081 (Authority of Home-Rule Municipalities), 341.082 (Appointment of Environmental Health Officer in Certain Home-Rule Municipalities), 341.091 (Criminal Penalty), 341.092 (Civil Enforcement), and 341.0695 (Interactive Water Features and Fountains).
(C) Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter K (Artificial Swimming Lagoons), Subchapter L (Standards for Public Pools and Spas), and Subchapter M (Public Interactive Water Features and Fountains); and
(D) Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
305.2.7 Chain Link Fence Dimensions and Requirements.
(A) The opening formed by a chain link fence may not exceed 1¾ inches (44 mm).
(B) For a chain link fence with slats to reduce the openings that are fastened at the top and bottom, the opening may not exceed 1¾ inches (44 mm).
(C) A chain link fence shall be secured to a top rail and a bottom rail or tension wire.
(D) A tension wire shall be installed in a manner that prevents a sphere with a four-inch diameter from passing under the fence if a 100-pound upward force is applied to the fence's mid-span areas.
(E) The height of a chain link fence shall be at least 60 inches.
(F) A chain link fence shall be designed to meet minimum wind speed requirements.
Source: Ord. No. 20200604-051, Pt. 1, 9-1-20; Ord. No. 20250410-043, Pt. 1, 7-10-25.
