(A) A public pool, spa, or interactive water feature shall be closed if any of the following conditions occur:
(1) Disinfectant level below the minimums set by the Texas Department of State Health Services;
(2) pH below 7.0 or a pH above 7.8;
(3) Inability to see bottom drain (poor visibility);
(4) Chlorine levels above 8.0 ppm;
(5) Gates or fencing of the enclosure not in good repair;
(6) Submerged suction outlet fittings (drain covers) that are missing, broken, cracked, unsecured, or expired;
(7) Fecal or vomit accident;
(8) Broken glass or sharp objects in aquatic venue or on deck area;
(9) Absence of all required lifesaving equipment on deck or the absence of safety equipment required;
(10) Cyanuric acid (CYA) levels are equal to or greater than 300 ppm;
(a) Whenever CYA levels are equal to or greater than 100 ppm action shall be taken as set by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Failure to conduct the required action(s) shall result in closure;
(11) Pool lights that are dislodged or leaking;
(12) Pool lights that are inoperable when needed;
(13) Unprotected overhead electrical wires within 20 feet (6.1 m) horizontally of the aquatic venue;
(14) Non-GFCI protected electrical receptacles within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the inside wall of the aquatic venue;
(15) Failure to maintain an emergency lighting source;
(16) Bonding of pool equipment, metallic fixtures and fittings, or pool/spa water if known to be compromised;
(17) The absence of properly operated filtration, circulation, or sanitation systems; or
(18) An incident or condition that presents an immediate and obvious risk to the public or staff’ health and safety, or any item determined to be a public health hazard by the regulatory authority.
(B) Upon the occurrence of any of the aforementioned conditions, the regulatory authority will immediately post a closed sign and the pool, spa or interactive water feature access gate shall be locked until all violations have been corrected.
(C) For visible or reported fecal, vomit or blood accident in the facility, the most current CDC guidelines “Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for Aquatic Staff” shall be followed.
(D) Extended closures. Owners of facilities that have been closed to the public for more than one year shall reapply for a permit to operate before reopening the facility or venue.
(E) Daily records for each permitted public pool, spa, or interactive water feature shall be kept on premises, be available upon request by the regulatory authority, and shall include information pertaining to:
(1) Disinfectant - three times per day;
(2) pH - three times per day;
(3) Alkalinity - one time per week;
(4) Chemicals added - as noted by name, amount and date; and
(5) Other information needed to ensure the facility’s proper operation.
(F) Pools and spas that do not have on-site staff primarily responsible for pool and spa operations must be tested for disinfectant levels and pH a minimum of one time a day and the results must be recorded in the pool or spa log kept on premises and be made available upon request by the regulatory authority.
(G) Facilities must maintain and provide the regulatory authority, a certification letter of a complete Electrical and Annual Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Inspection Report conducted within the previous 12-month period on the pool spa, or interactive water feature electrical components by a registered licensed electrician. The electrician’s report must certify that the public swimming pool spa, or interactive water feature meets all electrical requirements of this subchapter. If a valid record of the completed GFCI Inspection Report is not provided during an inspection this shall result in immediate closure of the facility and issuance of a citation. Any items noted for correction by the electrician in the certified report must be repaired prior to opening a swimming pool or spa for the season.
(H) Water chemistry test methods shall be capable of measuring chemical ranges as set forth in Tex. Admin. Code Title 25, Ch. 265 without dilution of pool, spa, or interactive water feature.
(I) Pool water must be maintained with sufficient clarity to permit a distinct view of the main drain from outside the pool, regardless of whether the pool is operational.
(J) A replacement drain cover with fasteners meeting the manufacturer’s specifications must be kept on site. The replacement drain cover shall be identical to the drain cover(s) in use. The installation date of the drain cover(s) in use must be logged and available upon request by the regulatory authority. A Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act certificate with expiration date and date of installation of drain cover(s) shall also be kept on file.
(Ord. OR-1930-14, passed 11-24-14; Am. Ord. OR-2252-22, passed 5-9-22; Am. Ord. OR-2347-24, passed 2-26-24)