Collin County follows Virginia Graeme Baker Act for public pool anti-entrapment. Residential pools governed by TX Health and Safety Code 757 (pool enclosure law for child safety). Alarms required on direct-access doors in cities.
TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 applies to residential pools attached to single-family homes built after 1993: four-sided barrier at least 4 ft tall with secure gate. Public and semi-public pools (HOA, apartments) follow TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 341 and 25 TAC 265: certified pool operator, daily chemistry log, anti-entrapment VGB-compliant drain covers. Collin County Environmental Services inspects public pools annually.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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