All public and semipublic pools/spas in the City of Dallas must have a permit to operate. 1, eff. (d) Money used under Subsection (c)(1) for a utility's system may not exceed the amount of the civil or administrative penalties the utility has paid. 341.082. Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS) 500 Elm Street, Suite 6100 Dallas, Texas 75202 *However please note that applicants submitting permits via USPS mail are required to contact the DUAS directly at 214-653-6565 or development@dallascounty.org . Please see the NEHA EHS Website: Pool Inspection Training Contact Information Email: PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov Phone: 512-834-6788 (3) any other matters that justice requires. (g) A clear water reservoir shall be covered and be of a type and construction that prevents the entrance of dust, insects, and surface seepage. (c) The governing body of a municipality by ordinance shall adopt standards requiring a utility to maintain a sufficient water flow and pressure to fire hydrants in a residential area or an industrial district located in the municipality or the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. June 17, 1997. 2, eff. 11.14, eff. 606 (S.B. Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 678, Sec. (b) A local health authority who receives information and proof that a public health nuisance exists in the local health authority's jurisdiction shall issue a written notice ordering the abatement of the nuisance to any person responsible for the nuisance. Sec. NFIP Program questions may be directed to: Federal Emergency Management Agency FRC 800 North Loop 288 Denton, Texas 76209-3698 Attn: Consultation Coordination Officer Tel: 940-898-5225, Contact Us | Help | Privacy Policy | ADA Statement. (b) This section applies only to a county, or a municipality in a county, that: (1) borders the United Mexican States or is adjacent to a county that borders the United Mexican States; (2) has a population of at least 400,000 or has a population of at least 20,000 and is adjacent to a county that has a population of at least 400,000; and. 3142), Sec. Phone: 214-653-6565. (i) Civil penalties recovered in a suit brought under this section by a county or municipality through its own attorney shall be equally divided between: (j) The state is entitled to civil penalties recovered in a suit instituted by the attorney general. 1, eff. TOILET FACILITIES. 341.017. Renumbered from Health and Safety Code Sec. 1, eff. If you are interested in constructing a communication facility structure in the unincorporated area, please call the County's Director of Unincorporated Area Services at (214) 653-6565 and review the County's communication facility structure regulations that are available at the bottom of this page. (2) capital improvements and operating and maintenance expenses for a utility placed in receivership or under a temporary manager under Section 13.4132, Water Code. Sec. (g) The construction and appliances of a public swimming pool and of an artificial swimming lagoon must be such as to reduce to a practical minimum the possibility of drowning or of injury to bathers. (d) The owner or manager of a water supply system furnishing drinking water to less than 25,000 persons shall submit to the commission during each monthly period of the system's operation at least one specimen of water taken from the supply for bacteriological analysis. September 1, 2021. 3, eff. In making any penalty decision, the commission shall consider each of the factors provided by Subsection (b). Por favor, responda a esta breve encuesta. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. (a) A sanitary defect at a public drinking water supply system that obtains its water supply from underground sources shall be immediately corrected. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (d) A person who inspects homes and businesses to identify potential or actual cross-connections or other contaminant hazards in public water systems must hold a license issued by the commission under Chapter 37, Water Code, unless the person is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners as a plumbing inspector or water supply protection specialist. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, organization, government, business trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity. (B) a sufficient water pressure not in excess of 20 pounds per square inch; (2) must require a utility to maintain at least the sufficient water flow and pressure described by Subdivision (1) in fire hydrants in a residential area or an industrial district located within the municipality or the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and. Its county seat is Dallas, which is also the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest city in the United States. May 27, 2003. (d) Livestock may not be permitted to enter or remain in the wellhouse enclosure of a public drinking water supply system. (e) The executive commissioner by rule shall authorize a minor addition, alteration, renovation, or repair to an existing pool or spa and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the same manner and arrangement as the executive commissioner authorized the construction of the pool or spa and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. (i-1) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the amount of the fee the department may collect under Subsection (i). (f) This section does not limit the authority of a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more and acting as a regulatory authority to prohibit a public utility in violation of a standard established by the municipality from recovering through the public utility's rates a penalty or fine incurred for a violation of a standard. (c) The prospective owner or operator of the proposed system shall provide to the commission completed plans and specifications for review and approval in accordance with commission rules. 819), Sec. A Flood Insurance Study (FIS) is a compilation and presentation of flood risk data for specific watercourses, lakes, and coastal flood hazard areas within a community. 341.035(c) by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 18.002(b), eff. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 678, Sec. (2) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services. 76, Sec. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341.011. If you are interested in finding out what type of zoning is in place for a particular address in a city, please call that city. Sec. 1.023, eff. The executive director: (1) shall review the business plan; and. (g) On discovery of a connection in violation of Subsection (e) or (f), the local health authority shall give written notice to the owner or agent maintaining the condition. 341.0359. 1086), Sec. (2) the executive director determines that the system presents an imminent health hazard. Dallas County Floodplain Management Regulations. DALLAS COUNTY CODE OF ORDINENCES 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE Chapter 1 - Code of Ordinance (Amended 11-6-07) Chapter 2 - County Infractions (Amended 11-2-21) Chapter 3 - Establishing the County Supervisor Districts and Election Precincts (Amended 12-28-21) Chapter 4 - General Assistance Program (Amended 6-12-18) (2) into a raw water supply immediately before the water enters a drinking water treatment plant. Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Chapter 431. POOL SAFETY. Section 300f et seq.) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3, eff. 1 (S.B. Swimming pool codes and regulations also include the need for a pool gate that is self-close or self-latch. 678, Sec. 341.0485. (2) ensure that water treated by a desalination facility meets the requirements of Section 341.031 and rules adopted under that section. (c) If it is shown on the trial of the defendant that the defendant has previously violated this section, the defendant shall be assessed a civil penalty of not less than $10 or more than $1,000 for each violation and for each day of a continuing violation. (c) Revenues collected by the commission under this subchapter shall be deposited to the credit of the water resource management account. Research, Funding, & Educational Resources, Laws and Rules - Public Swimming Pools and Spas. (d) The superstructure and floor surrounding the seat riser and hopper device of a privy constructed and maintained in conformity with the department's specifications shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times and must have adequate lighting and ventilation. PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS. 1430 (S.B. Email: Lissa.Shepard@dallascounty.org, should you have any technical questions. w RODENT CONTROL. (b) A civil or administrative penalty payable to the state that is collected from a utility for a violation of this subchapter shall be deposited in the account. 341.063. (g) The suit may be brought in Travis County, in the county in which the defendant resides, or in the county in which the violation or threat of violation occurs. If you are interested in using a septic tank on land that is not located in a city, please call the County's Health and Human Services Department at (214) 819-2115 and review the septic tank information that is available at the bottom of this page. 1240 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 341.066. Sept. 1, 1995. September 1, 2019. 1 (S.B. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. The commission may adopt and enforce rules to implement the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. When a swimming pool is drained to a natural drainage course, such as down an alley/street, the pool water with all its chemicals enters the storm drainage system and then is discharged directly into the nearest creek, river, or lake without being cleaned or treated. 1073), Sec. 678, Sec. April 2, 2015. (a) A person may not use or permit to be used in a business, manufacturing establishment, or other place of employment a process, material, or condition known to have a possible adverse effect on the health of the person's employees unless arrangements have been made to maintain the occupational environment in a manner that such injury will not occur. 5.95(49), (59), eff. (c) A person who repairs or tests the installation or operation of backflow prevention assemblies must hold a license issued by the commission under Chapter 37, Water Code. Contact Sales. 1375 (S.B. 1010, Sec. (e) An owner, operator, or manager of a tourist court, hotel, inn, or rooming house shall maintain sanitary appliances located in the facility in good repair. RESTROOM AVAILABILITY WHERE THE PUBLIC CONGREGATES. (i) An owner, agent, manager, operator, or other person in charge of a public water supply system that furnishes water for public or private use or a wastewater system that provides wastewater services for public or private use shall maintain internal procedures to notify the commission immediately of the following events, if the event may negatively impact the production or delivery of safe and adequate drinking water: (1) an unusual or unexplained unauthorized entry at property of the public water supply or wastewater system; (2) an act of terrorism against the public water supply or wastewater system; (3) an unauthorized attempt to probe for or gain access to proprietary information that supports the key activities of the public water supply or wastewater system; (4) a theft of property that supports the key activities of the public water supply or wastewater system; or. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 341.067. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1989. 341.039. 341.0645. 2, eff. (f) A retail establishment is not required to make any physical changes to an employee toilet facility under this section. Dallas County. (d) Subsection (b) does not affect requirements for pool yard enclosure imposed under Chapter 757. If the facility has bathing suits and towels available for swimmers, they must be washed with soap and hot water and thoroughly rinsed and dried after each use. 1 (S.B. FAIRGROUNDS, PUBLIC PARKS, AND AMUSEMENT CENTERS. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) A retail establishment that has a toilet facility for its employees shall allow a customer to use the toilet facility during normal business hours if: (1) the retail establishment does not have a public restroom that is immediately accessible to the customer; (2) the employee toilet facility is not located in an area where providing access would create an obvious health or safety risk to the customer or an obvious security risk to the retail establishment; (3) the customer requesting use of the employee toilet facility provides the retail establishment with evidence of the customer's eligible medical condition including: (A) a copy of a statement signed by a physician, a registered nurse, a physician's assistant, or a person acting under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician in conformance with Subchapter A, Chapter 157, Occupations Code, that indicates the customer suffers from an eligible medical condition or uses an ostomy device; or, (B) an identification card that is issued by a nationally recognized health organization or a local health department and that indicates the customer suffers from an eligible medical condition or uses an ostomy device; and. Please see the NEHA EHS Website:Pool Inspection Training, Email:PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov 392 (H.B. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. A minimum free residual chlorine of 2.0 parts for each one million units of water in a public spa and a minimum free residual chlorine of 1.0 part for each one million units of water in other public swimming pools or in artificial swimming lagoons, or any other method of disinfectant approved by the department, must be maintained in a public swimming pool in use or in an artificial swimming lagoon in use. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341.062. 1 (S.B. 3, Sec. 219), Sec. (d) Each day of a continuing violation is a separate offense. PROTECTION OF BODIES OF WATER FROM SEWAGE. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. A public drinking water supply system is responsible for complying with applicable regular reporting requirements regardless of whether the commission provides automatic reminders. 1732), Sec. Sec. (a) Human excreta in a populous area shall be disposed of through properly managed sewers, treatment tanks, chemical toilets, or privies constructed and maintained in conformity with the department's specifications, or by other methods approved by the department. April 2, 2015. If a sanitary defect continues after the expiration of a reasonable time provided to correct the defect, the commission shall notify the common carrier not to receive drinking water at the watering point involved. Please take this short survey. 333, Sec. June 16, 2015. Water treatment plants, including aeration, coagulation, mixing, settling, filtration, and chlorinating units, shall be of a size and type prescribed by good public health engineering practices. As a result of the hearing, the commission by order may find that a violation has occurred and may assess a civil penalty, may find that a violation has occurred but that no penalty should be assessed, or may find that no violation has occurred. 1086), Sec. (a) Drinking water provided by a common carrier or the common carrier's agent shall be taken only from supplies certified as meeting the standards established by the commission. (2) "Residential area" means an area used principally for private residences that is improved with at least 100 single-family homes and has an average density of one home per half acre. A person commits an offense if the person violates a permitting or inspection requirement imposed under Section 341.064(n) or a closure order issued under Section 341.064(o). (b-3) A person who intends to use a public water supply system as an auxiliary water source must give written notice of that intention to the municipality in which the rainwater harvesting system is located or the owner or operator of the public water supply system. (g) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(2), this section does not affect the authority of the executive commissioner to adopt rules regarding pool operation and management, water quality, safety standards unrelated to design and construction, signage, and enclosures. Sept. 1, 1989. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Dallas, Texas 75202. June 15, 2017. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. (f) The executive commissioner may by rule adopt methods other than chlorination for the purpose of disinfecting interactive water features and fountains. A public building constructed after September 4, 1945, shall incorporate the heating, ventilation, plumbing, and screening features necessary to protect the public health and safety. 2, eff. More information regarding the Flood Insurance Rate Map changes may be found here. 648, Sec. Sept. 1, 1989. 3, eff. the Dallas Development Code, see zoning maps, and download the forms used for permit applications. (3) "Residential area" has the meaning assigned by Section 341.0358. 678, Sec. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997. 1902), Sec. (f) A person known to be or suspected of being infected with a transmissible condition of a communicable disease shall be excluded from a public swimming pool and from an artificial swimming lagoon. 6.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. The permit application may be found here. The term includes water supplied for human consumption or used by an institution catering to the public. 219), Sec. If the commission assesses a penalty, the commission shall give written notice of its decision to the person charged. PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. 341.014. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (f), a minimum free residual chlorine of 1.0 part for each one million units of water used in an interactive water feature or fountain must be maintained. June 20, 2003. April 2, 2015. (3) a municipality, including any industrial district within the municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction, with a population of more than 11,000 and less than 18,000 located in a county with a population of more than 125,000 and less than 230,000. (2) the county in which the defendant resides; or. The commission may also use the fees to cover any other costs incurred to protect water resources in this state, including assessment of water quality, reasonably related to the activities of any of the persons required to pay a fee under the statutes listed in Section 5.701(q), Water Code. Verify a pH between 6 and 9 prior to discharge. The commission shall assemble and tabulate all necessary information relating to public drinking water supplies at least once each year and as often during the year as conditions demand or justify. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) Effluent from septic tanks constructed after September 4, 1945, shall be disposed of through: (1) a subsurface drainage field designed in accordance with good public health engineering practices; or. 678, Sec. Aug. 12, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. A person managing or operating a bus line or airline in this state, or a person operating a coastwise vessel along the shores of this state, shall maintain sanitary conditions in its equipment and at all terminals or docking points. 689, Sec. Learn about the pool permitting process in your area and the whole project will go smoothly. Pool owners operating a pool/spa without a permit are subject to having the pool/spa closed and being issued a citation. Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The owner of any device having the appearance of a fire hydrant that is located in a place that an entity responsible for providing fire suppression services in a fire emergency would expect a fire hydrant to typically be located shall paint the device black if the device is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use by the entity providing fire suppression services in a fire emergency. (2) submit samples of the water at least once a year before May 1 to the department for bacteriological analysis. (c) Each day of a continuing violation is a separate offense. (b-5) A municipality or the owner or operator of a public water supply system may not be held liable for any adverse health effects allegedly caused by the consumption of water collected by a rainwater harvesting system that uses a public water supply system or an auxiliary water source and is used for potable purposes if the municipality or the public water supply system is in compliance with the sanitary standards for drinking water adopted by the commission and applicable to the municipality or public water supply system. Sept. 1, 2001. (a-1) The licensed operator of a water supply system may be a volunteer. May 10, 2013. 76, Sec. (c) In this section, abatement is limited to the treatment with a mosquito larvicide of stagnant water in which mosquitoes are breeding. (2) any other method that does not create a public health nuisance. Sec. Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. (C) is capable of conducting and maintaining the purification processes in an efficient manner. 1 (S.B. Sustainable Development and Construction Building Inspection Division 320 E. Jefferson Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75203 214-948-4480 This pamphlet is a guideline, and is not intended to replace the city code, or state or federal law. The population under this subsection shall be determined according to the most recent federal census or other population-determining methods if a federal census is not taken for the area served by the water supply system. (b) The department may sue in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with a rule adopted under this section. (B) the county refunds the permit holders any revenue determined by the auditor to exceed the cost of the program. (b) The regulatory authority for a public utility shall by rule or ordinance adopt standards for installing fire hydrants and maintaining sufficient water pressure for service to fire hydrants adequate to protect public safety in residential areas in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 233, Sec. 341.0351. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. September 1, 2013. 1717), Sec. The commission may establish a schedule of fees. 678, Sec. The owner of a tract of land in the County Unincorporated Area who divides this tract into two (2) or more parts to lay out a subdivision [i.e. 519 (S.B. 618, Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) notwithstanding Subdivisions (1) and (2), if the municipality owns a municipal utility, may not require another utility located in the municipality or the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction to provide water flow and pressure in a fire hydrant greater than that provided by the municipal utility. (c) If, after examination of a possible violation and the facts surrounding that possible violation, the executive director of the commission concludes that a violation has occurred, the executive director may issue a preliminary report stating the facts on which that conclusion is based, recommending that a penalty under this section be imposed on the person, and recommending the amount of that proposed penalty. (c) A public school lunchroom must comply with the state food and drug rules. Sept. 1, 1995. (b) A public drinking water supply system furnishing drinking water from underground sources may not be established in a place subject to possible pollution by floodwaters unless the system is adequately protected against flooding. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch.