Little Elm, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Safety Rules (2026)

Swimming pool safety in Little Elm is governed by locally adopted building codes including the 2018 International Residential Code and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, along with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (federal law) requires compliant anti-entrapment drain covers on all residential pools. All electrical equipment within 20 feet of pool water must have GFCI protection, and metal components must be properly bonded per the National Electrical Code. Pool water clarity must allow the main drain to be visible from the deck at all times. Diving boards and slides require minimum water depths as specified by the manufacturer and the adopted building code. Chemical storage for pool treatment must be kept in a ventilated area away from direct sunlight and separated from other household chemicals. Building inspection is required before the pool can be filled and used. Texas DSHS regulates public and semi-public pools, but private residential pools are not subject to routine health department inspections. Stagnant pool water attracting mosquitoes may trigger a code enforcement nuisance complaint under the Town of Little Elm nuisance ordinance.