Safety Rules: Frisco vs Plano
How do safety rules rules compare between Frisco, TX and Plano, TX?
Frisco and Plano have similar restriction levels.
Frisco, TX
Collin County
Frisco enforces the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act requiring anti-entrapment drain covers and, for single-drain pools, a secondary device (SVRS, vent, or disable). Pool alarms or powered covers required when house is part of barrier. No diving boards without 8-foot depth.
View full Frisco rules →Plano, TX
Collin County
Plano pools must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act drain cover rules, TX H&S Code Ch. 757 barriers, and local IRC bonding and GFCI protection. Door alarms or ASTM F1346 covers required.
View full Plano rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Frisco | Plano |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Covers | VGBA/ANSI A112.19.8 required | - |
| Single Drain | SVRS or secondary required | - |
| Diving | 8 ft 6 in minimum depth | - |
| Bonding | NEC 680 required | Equipotential bonding required |
| Alarm/Cover | If house is barrier | - |
| Federal Law | - | VGB Act drain covers required |
| State Law | - | TX H&S Code 757 barriers |
| GFCI | - | Required on pool circuits |
| Door Alarms | - | Required if house is barrier |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Frisco FAQ
Does Frisco require a pool alarm?
Only if the house wall forms part of the pool barrier and you do not have a powered ASTM F1346 safety cover. Door alarms on all pool-side doors satisfy the rule.
Who enforces this in Frisco?
Frisco code enforcement at (972) 292-5000 handles complaints.
Plano FAQ
Are pool alarms required in Plano?
Door alarms are required where a dwelling wall forms part of the pool barrier, unless a compliant ASTM F1346 power safety cover is installed on the pool. Surface or subsurface pool alarms are not separately mandated.
Does the federal pool safety law apply to my Plano backyard pool?
The VGB Act applies to all pools and spas and requires compliant anti-entrapment drain covers. Enforcement is strongest on public and semi-public pools, but compliant covers should be used on residential pools for safety.
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