Federal VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act requires anti-entrapment drain covers on all public and residential pools. Grapevine inspections check drains, bonding, GFCI protection, and emergency equipment.
Grapevine pool safety standards incorporate federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requirements mandating anti-entrapment drain covers, dual main drains or other approved suction avoidance systems, and automatic pump shutoff where only a single drain is present. Electrical code requires GFCI protection for all 125-volt receptacles within 20 feet of the pool edge, proper bonding of all metal components, and licensed electrician installation. Commercial and HOA pools must also comply with Texas Administrative Code Chapter 265 including certified pool operators, daily water chemistry testing, depth markings, and life-saving equipment. Residential pools should post emergency phone numbers. Pool heaters and gas lines require specific clearances. Consumer Product Safety Commission also requires warning signs for public pools. Call Building Services at (817) 410-3165.
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