Inspections

The City of North Richland Hills inspects all apartments, hotel, motel, health club, and other public and semi-public pools and spas to ensure compliance with the swimming pool codes.

• Online Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article XII, Swimming Pools
• State Standards for Public Swimming Pools & Spas
• State Standards for Public Interactive Water Features
• Model Aquatic Health Code

Certified Pool Operator

Every facility in North Richland Hills with a permitted aquatic facility must have a registered Certified Pool Operator (CPO) on staff. Please see the links below for information on how to register CPO certification and for a schedule of CPO courses.

• CPO Registration Information
• National Swimming Pool Foundation CPO Schedule

Swimming Pool Plan Review

When a public or semi-public aquatic facility is constructed, plans and specifications must be submitted to the city's Building Inspections Division for review and approval by both a health inspector and building inspector. All permitted aquatic facilities must meet the requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services "Standards for Public Swimming Pools and Spas", "Standards for Public Interactive Water Features", and all applicable City ordinances and Building Codes.

• Swimming Pool Permit Application
• Plan Review Checklist
• EXAMPLE Engineer Letter
• Aquatic Facility Signage Requirements
• Calculating Maximum Number of Users

Resources for Operators

• Annual Electrical Inspection Form
• Daily Record Log Chlorine
• Daily Record Log Bromine
• Cyanuric Acid FAQ Sheet
• Temporary Closure of Aquatic Facilities
• Hyperchlorination to Kill Cryptosporidium
• Fecal Incident Response Recommendations
• Water Safety 365 Drowning Prevention