Safety Rules: Live Oak vs San Antonio
How do safety rules rules compare between Live Oak, TX and San Antonio, TX?
San Antonio has fewer restrictions than Live Oak.
Live Oak, TX
Bexar County
Live Oak pools must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act anti-entrapment standards and Texas state safety rules, including dual main drains or approved alternatives.
View full Live Oak rules →San Antonio, TX
Bexar County
Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 (Pool Yard Enclosure Act) sets statewide pool fencing rules but applies ONLY to multi-unit rental and POA pools — not single-family backyard pools. Bexar County has no separate pool safety ordinance for unincorporated areas. CPSC and VGB Act federal rules apply.
View full San Antonio rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Live Oak | San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Federal VGB Act | Anti-entrapment drain covers mandatory | - |
| Drain Configuration | Dual drains 3 ft apart or SVRS | - |
| GFCI Protection | Required for pool-area circuits | - |
| Standard | ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 | - |
| State Law (Multi-Unit/POA) | - | Tex. H&S Code Ch. 757 |
| Single-Family County Rule | - | None |
| Required Fence (where Ch. 757 applies) | - | 48 in, no chain-link post-1994 |
| Gates | - | Self-closing, self-latching |
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Live Oak FAQ
Do old pools need retrofitting?
Public pools yes; residential only when replacing covers or drains.
Are pool alarms required?
Required when a house wall serves as part of the barrier.
San Antonio FAQ
Does Bexar County require a fence around my backyard pool?
No county ordinance requires it for single-family pools in unincorporated areas. The Texas Pool Yard Enclosure Act (Ch. 757) applies only to multi-unit rental and POA pools. HOA rules and homeowner liability still strongly favor a 48-inch self-latching enclosure.
Who enforces pool safety for apartments and HOA pools?
The city if inside city limits, or by private action at the sale of the property. Bexar County does not inspect private pools. Confirm enforcement scope with Bexar County Public Works at 210-335-6700.
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