Commercial Pools

• Approximately 4,000 public and semi-public swimming pools/spas exist within the incorporated limits of the City of Houston
• The Commercial Pools Section regulates public and semi-public pools/spas; compliance with City Ordinance Chapter 43 is assessed through annual inspections
• The Commercial Pools Section responds to complaints concerning improperly maintained swimming pools/spas
• The Commercial Pools Section reviews and regulates all new commercial
  swimming pool/spa constructions to ensure compliance with State Design Standards for public and semi-public pools/spas
• For fee schedules, go to www.houstoncityfees.org
  

New Pool Construction

      Requirements for submitting construction plans for a new pool or spa

• Three (3) complete sets of plans with specifications
• Plans must be drawn to scale, and scale noted on plan
• Include top view and side view of pool and spa with appropriate measurements
• Show size and type of filter and pump
• Show location of pump and filter in relation to pool/spa
• Show total number of gallons
• Note surface area of pool/spa in square feet
• Include the name and address of pool/spa location
• Indicate the size and type of piping with schematic, drawn to scale

Fees and Obtaining an Operating Permit
 
Annual Permit Fee: $142.73 plus $26.42 admin. fee
Permit Replacement Fee: $26.42
Late Permit Fee: $52.85
Plan Review Fee: $142.73 plus $26.42 admin. fee
Pool Reinspection Fee: $174.44.32 plus $26.42 admin. fee
Final Preopening Fee: $132.15 plus $26.42 admin. fee
Complete Application and submit payment to:
City of Houston
Department of Health and Human Services
8000 North Stadium Drive
Business Management office, 7th Floor
Houston, TX 77054

Penalties

Commercial pools/spas must be in kept in good working condition and meet inspection requirements all year round. Neglect and non-compliance with City regulations creates hazardous conditions. Violations of the requirements listed can result in fines ranging $250 to $2000 per day, per violation.

 
Examples of Violations

Fence violation.	Missing main drain cover violation.

Water clarity and fence violation.	Water clarity violation

Example of an improperly removed spa.	Example of a properly removed spa.

Contact Us:

Houston Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau of Consumer Health Services
8000 N. Stadium Dr., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 832-393-5100
Fax: 832-393-5208
Or submit Complaint Online


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