Pasadena follows Texas state pool safety laws under TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 and the ISPSC. Residential pools require compliant barriers, drain safety covers, and must meet electrical code requirements. The Building Inspections Department conducts pool inspections.
Swimming pool safety in Pasadena is governed by the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757. Key safety requirements include: compliant barriers and gates around all residential pools, anti-entrapment drain covers meeting the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act standards, GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) protection for all electrical equipment, and proper bonding and grounding of pool equipment. Safety glazing is required for windows within 5 feet of the water's edge if the bottom of the glass is less than 60 inches above the walking surface. The Pasadena Building Inspections Department conducts inspections during construction and may inspect existing pools for code compliance.
Pool safety violations: citation. Serious hazards may result in order to drain or close the pool until corrected.
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