Corpus Christi enforces pool safety under Sec. 23-57 and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Drain covers must be anti-entrapment compliant, and pools must maintain proper chemical levels and barrier integrity.
Corpus Christi pools must comply with the safety requirements of Sec. 23-57 (barrier standards) and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which mandates anti-entrapment drain covers meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standards on all public and residential pool drains. Pool owners must maintain water chemistry at safe levels and ensure barriers remain in good repair. The city Health Department may inspect pools for compliance with health and sanitation standards under Ch. 23 Art. III. Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 757 requires that all residential pools have at least one compliant barrier feature such as a fence, safety cover, door alarm, or self-latching gate. Failure to maintain barriers can result in code enforcement action. Drowning prevention signs are recommended by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Contact the Corpus Christi Health Department or 311 at (361) 826-2489 for safety complaints.
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