Richardson enforces the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted alongside the IBC and IFC. Pools require proper enclosures, electrical bonding, anti-entrapment drain covers, and compliance with all applicable safety standards.
Richardson's adopted building and fire codes (Sec. 6-27, Sec. 8-27) incorporate the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and related safety standards. Pool safety requirements include proper electrical bonding and grounding, GFCI protection for pool equipment, anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, proper chemical storage, and compliance with all enclosure requirements under Sec. 6-212. The city's Building Inspection Department conducts inspections during construction and may inspect existing pools upon complaint. Pool owners are responsible for maintaining safety features throughout the life of the pool.
Safety violations may result in stop-work orders during construction. Existing pools with safety deficiencies may be cited by Building Inspection or Fire Department.
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Under Sec. 5-9(6), it is unlawful to allow an animal to unreasonably bark, howl, crow, or make other loud noise unprovoked for at least 15 minutes or in spor...
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Richardson Code Ch. 13, Art. III, Div. 2 prohibits unreasonably loud noise at all hours. Sec. 13-72 makes it unlawful to create noise offensive to ordinary s...
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Under Sec. 13-75(9), construction noise near residential areas is unrestricted 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays. Before 7 AM, after 6 PM, and on weekends, construction ...
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Junked vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable without current registration or safety inspection may not be kept in public view. Richardson Code...
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Richardson regulates commercial vehicle parking in residential areas through its zoning ordinance and Code Enforcement. Oversized commercial vehicles and pro...
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Richardson does not recognize 'dibs' or reserved parking on public streets. Residents may not block public parking spaces with cones, chairs, or other items,...
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