TX HSC Chapter 757 governs residential pool safety statewide. Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (federal) requires compliant drain covers. No county pool safety inspection program for residential pools.
Pool safety in unincorporated Dallas County is governed by state and federal law. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 establishes residential pool barrier requirements. The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires compliant anti-entrapment drain covers for all public pools and spas. Commercial and semi-public pools are subject to Texas Department of State Health Services licensing under 25 TAC Section 265. Dallas County does not have a residential pool safety inspection program. Single-family residential pools are not inspected or licensed by any government agency. Pool owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions.
Federal VGB Act for drain cover violations. TX HSC Ch. 757 civil liability. TDSHS violations for commercial pools.
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