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CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER of THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
VOLUME I
VOLUME II
CHAPTER 29 RESERVED
CHAPTER 29A RESERVED
CHAPTER 30 NOISE
CHAPTER 31 OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 31A OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 32 PARKS AND WATER RESERVOIRS
CHAPTER 33 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
CHAPTER 34 PERSONNEL RULES
CHAPTER 35 RESERVED
CHAPTER 36 POLES AND WIRES
CHAPTER 37 POLICE
CHAPTER 37A POLICE AND FIRE WELFARE FUND
CHAPTER 38 PRIVATE DETECTIVES
CHAPTER 38A PROMOTERS
CHAPTER 39 RAILROADS
CHAPTER 39A RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - EMINENT DOMAIN
CHAPTER 39B REGULATED PROPERTY - PURCHASE AND SALE
CHAPTER 39C RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 40 RAT CONTROL
CHAPTER 40A RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 40B SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS
CHAPTER 41 SMOKING
CHAPTER 41A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 42 HOME SOLICITATIONS
CHAPTER 42A SPECIAL EVENTS; NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETS; DALLAS FARMERS MARKET FARMERS MARKET; STREETLIGHT POLE BANNERS
CHAPTER 42B SHORT-TERM RENTALS
CHAPTER 43 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 43A SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 44 TAXATION
CHAPTER 45 TEMPORARY INCLEMENT WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM
CHAPTER 46 UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES RELATING TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION
CHAPTER 47 TRAILERS, TRAILER PARKS AND TOURIST CAMPS
CHAPTER 47A TRANSPORTATION FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 48 TREES AND SHRUBS
CHAPTER 48A VEHICLE TOW SERVICE
CHAPTER 48B VACANT BUILDINGS AND LOTS
CHAPTER 48C VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 49 WATER AND WASTEWATER
CHAPTER 50 CONSUMER AFFAIRS
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VOLUME III
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SEC. 43A-20.1.   POOLS NOT MAINTAINED.
   (a)   The owner of a semi-public pool that is not being maintained as a swimming pool in accordance with this article shall drain all water from the pool and either:
      (1)   fill the pool with dirt or sand that is not capable of holding water; or
      (2)   cover the pool with a material of sufficient strength, durability, and water tightness to prevent the entrance of water or children.
   (b)   A semi-public pool that remains drained of water for 60 days is presumed to be no longer maintained as a swimming pool. (Ord. 16271)
SEC. 43A-21.   SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
   Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter L, Subsection 265.199(b), Subsections 265.199(g)-(h), and (j), and Subsection 265.199(i)(1)(A)-(B), as amended, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference into this chapter. (Ord. Nos. 15256; 30090)
SEC. 43A-22.   REGULATIONS IN POOL AREA.
   A person commits an offense if he:
   (1)   allows a dog under his control to remain within the pool area or pool enclosure of a public or semi-public pool;
   (2)   has skin abrasions, open sores, cuts, skin disease, eye disease, nasal or ear discharge, or communicable disease and swims in a public or semi- public pool;
   (3)   carries glass within a public or semi-public pool area or enclosure; or
   (4)   alters or removes safety equipment from a public or semi-public pool except in a bona fide emergency. (Ord. 15256)
SEC. 43A-23.   POOL DRAINAGE.
   A person commits an offense if he drains water from a pool at a rate that causes the water to leave a natural drainage course and flow onto adjacent property. (Ord. 15256)
SEC. 43A-24.   SUSPENSION.
   (a)   The director shall suspend a permit to operate a public or semi-public pool if:
      (1)   the annual permit fee is not paid; or
      (2)   an owner fails to designate and retain a certified manager of operations as specified in this article; or
      (3)   the condition of a pool is hazardous to the health or safety of swimmers or the general public; or
      (4)   the owner fails to keep all pool equipment and devices working properly.
   (b)   The suspension shall continue until the cause of suspension is corrected. (Ord. 15256)
SEC. 43A-25.   APPEAL.
   (a)   If the director denies the issuance of a permit, or suspends a permit, he shall send to the applicant, or permit holder, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of his action and the right to an appeal. The applicant, or permit holder, may appeal the decision of the director to the city manager by filing with the city manager a written request for a hearing within 10 days after receipt of the notice from the director. If a request for an appeal hearing is not made within the 10 day limit, the action of the director is final.
   (b)   The city manager, or designee, shall serve as hearing officer at an appeal hearing and consider evidence offered by any interested person. The formal rules of evidence do not apply at an appeal hearing; the hearing officer shall make his decision on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing. The hearing officer must render a decision within 30 days after the request for an appeal hearing is filed. The hearing officer shall affirm, reverse, or modify the action of the director and his decision is final unless the applicant, or permit holder, files a written request with the city council for a hearing within 10 days after receipt of notice of the action of the hearing officer.
   (c)   If a request for an appeal hearing with the city council is filed within the 10 day limit, the city council shall hear and consider evidence offered by any interested person. The formal rules of evidence do not apply at an appeal hearing before the city council. The city council shall decide the appeal on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing. The city council shall affirm, reverse, or modify the action of the hearing officer by a majority vote; failure to reach a majority decision on a motion shall leave the hearing officer’s decision unchanged. The result of an appeal hearing before the city council is final. (Ord. 15256)
TABLE I
   MINIMUM SWIMMING POOL SHAPE & DIVING BOARD DATA (See Plate I)
BOARD TYPE
BOARD LENGTH
A
B1
B2
B1+B2
C1
C2
DD1
DD2
DB
DS
E
EE
BOARD TYPE
BOARD LENGTH
A
B1
B2
B1+B2
C1
C2
DD1
DD2
DB
DS
E
EE
Deck Level
Min. 6’0”
2’0”
8’0”
2’0”
10’0”
12’0”
20’0”
8’0”
7’9”
4’0”
7’0”
8’0”
(18” Max.)
Max. 10’0”
4’0”
5’0”
3’6”
Resid entia l
Min. 8’0”
3’0”
8’0”
3’0”
11’0”
13’6”
21’6”
8’0”
7’9”
4’0”
7’6”
8’0”
(30” Max.)
Max. 12’0”
4’6”
5’0”
3’6”
1 Meter
Min. 14’0”
5’0”
8’6”
3’6”
12’0”
14’0”
22’0”
10’0”
8’3”
4’0”
10’0”
8’0”
(Max. )
Max. 16’0”
6’0”
5’0”
3’6”
3 Meter
Min. 14’0”
5’0”
10’0”
5’0”
15’0”
21’0”
31’0”
13’0”
10’0”
4’0”
12’0”
8’0”
(Max. )
Max. 16’0”
6’0”
5’0”
3’6”
 
See Plate I for floor slopes and radii.   All pool shell dimensions shall be minimum inside.
TABLE II
SWIMMING POOL INLETS REQUIRED
Min. No. Inlets (N)
Pool Volume Gals. (V)
TABLE II
SWIMMING POOL INLETS REQUIRED
Min. No. Inlets (N)
Pool Volume Gals. (V)
UP TO
2
12,000
3
18,000
4
26,000
5
36,000
6
48,000
7
62,000
8
78,000
9
96,000
10
116,000
11
138,000
12
162,000
13
188,000
14
216,000
15
246,000
16
278,000
17
312,000
18
348,000
19
386,000
20
426,000
21
468,000
22
512,000
23
558,000
24
581,000
25
630,000
26
655,200
27
680,400
28
705,600
29
730,800
30
756,000
31
781,200
32
806,400
33
831,600
34
856,800
35
882,000
36
907,200
37
932,400
38
957,600
39
982,800
40
1,008,000
 
By formula N2 + N + 6 = V through 25 inlets.
          1000
Over 25 inlets are limited to a maximum of 70 GPM per each 2” inlet.