Cedar Hill pools must meet federal anti-entrapment (VGB) drain standards, Texas barrier rules, and electrical bonding code. Owners are responsible for keeping water clean and equipment safe.
All Cedar Hill residential pools must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, requiring anti-entrapment drain covers and, for single-drain pools, secondary anti-entrapment systems. Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 757 governs barriers (48" minimum). The National Electrical Code (adopted via Cedar Hill building code) requires equipotential bonding of all metal pool components and GFCI protection of pool-area outlets. Owners must maintain water chemistry and pump operation to prevent algae and mosquito breeding. Stagnant pools attract enforcement under nuisance and West Nile virus mitigation. Loud pool parties fall under the noise ordinance (typically quiet hours after 10 PM).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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