4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Fort Bend County, Texas.
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Fort Bend County Environmental Health regulates pools, spas, and interactive water features in unincorporated areas, requiring plan review approval and an annual operating permit before construction or operation begins.
Fort Bend County Regulations for Swimming Pools and Spas, Section 2.1 (Adopted May 23, 2023)
(a) An Owner or Operator shall be required to obtain a Permit for All Pool Facilities located on property within the unincorporated areas of the County. (b) No person shall operate a Pool Facility which does not have a valid Permit, issued by the Department. (c) A Permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The date of issuance shall be stated on the Permit. (d) Permits mu...
Public and semi-public pools in unincorporated Fort Bend County must be enclosed by barriers meeting county construction standards, on top of the statewide Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 yard enclosure requirements.
Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.003 (Enclosure for Pool Yard - 48-Inch Minimum Height)
Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.(b) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least 48 inches as measured from the ground on the side ...
Operators of public and semi-public pools must comply with Fort Bend County safety rules covering posted depth markings, lifesaving equipment, water quality, supervision signage, and proper drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act.
Fort Bend County Regulations for Swimming Pools and Spas, Section 4.2 (Adopted May 23, 2023)
A Pool Facility shall be closed if any of the following conditions occur: (1) pH excursion - pH above 7.8 or below 7.0 units; (2) Turbidity - water is not clear, main drain not visible; (3) Failure to disinfect - levels of disinfectant chemical residuals are out of parameter; (4) Temperature excursion - temperature exceeds 104o F (spa only); (5) Missing, damaged, or unapproved main drain cover;...
Public and semi-public spas in unincorporated Fort Bend County are regulated under the same county pool regulations, requiring plan review, annual permits, posted maximum bather load, and timer-controlled jets.
Fort Bend County Regulations for Swimming Pools and Spas, Sections 1.4(m), 2.1, 4.2 (Adopted May 23, 2023)
"Spa" means a body of water intended for the immersion of persons in either hot or cold water, circulated in a closed system, and not intended to be drained and refilled after each use. A spa can include a filter, heater, a pump or pumps, blowers and water sanitizing equipment. The term includes a swim spa or exercise spa. An Owner or Operator shall be required to obtain a Permit for All Pool F...
7 cities in Fort Bend County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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