Garland enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 plus IRC pool barrier standards, requiring self-closing gates, alarms on doors, and anti-entrapment drain covers.
All residential pools in Garland must comply with the IRC Appendix V barrier code and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757. Barriers must be at least 48 inches tall, have no openings larger than 4 inches, and use self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward away from the pool with the latch at least 54 inches above grade. Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the barrier, all doors leading from the home to the pool area must be equipped with audible alarms or the pool must have an approved safety cover. All suction outlets must use anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Pumps and electrical equipment must be bonded per NEC Article 680. Public and semi-public pools at HOAs and apartment complexes face additional Dallas County Health Department inspection requirements.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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