McKinney pools must comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act for drain covers, proper electrical bonding, and (for public/semi-public pools) lifeguard or warning signage requirements under TX DSHS rules.
All pools in McKinney must use anti-entrapment drain covers meeting ANSI/APSP-16 (VGB Act compliance). Pump systems without dual drains require a Safety Vacuum Release System. NEC Article 680 equipotential bonding is inspected, including a minimum 3-foot-wide bonded deck perimeter. Public and semi-public pools (apartment, HOA, amenity center) must also be permitted under 25 TAC Chapter 265 by DSHS, post depth markers, maintain a safety rope at the transition point, and have lifesaving equipment (ring buoy or rescue hook) and a posted emergency phone. Residential pools are encouraged but not required to maintain similar equipment.
VGB Act violations are federal and carry up to $5,000 per day. Public pool violations: state suspension of operating permit.
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