Recreational Water Contact Information

• General Program Manager Zachary Badrow
• email: zachary.badrow@amarillo.gov

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Public Recreational Pool Ordinance

The City of Amarillo has created the Public Recreational Pool Ordinance to protect our city’s public and semi-public swimming pools, spas, and public interactive water features (PIWF’s). The ordinance establishes a permitting and inspection program based on standards from the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 265, Subchapter L, and Subchapter M.

◼ Click here to view the Public Recreational Pool Ordinance.

Permits and inspections are required for all public and semi-public recreational pools, spas, and public interactive water features in the Amarillo Area Public Health District. This includes pools at hotels, motels, apartments, duplexes, trailer parks, homeowners associations, or any other pool open to the public. Single-family residential pools are exempt from permit and inspection requirements.

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Recreational Water Laws Enforced by Environmental Health

• Texas Department of Health Public Interactive Water Features
• Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools & Spas
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• Health and Safety Code Chapter 341 Minimum Standards of Sanitation and Health
• Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 Pool Yard Enclosures

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Recreational Water Applications

◼ Recreational Water Permit Application

◼ Recreational Water Plan Review Guide

◼ Recreational Water Permit Application Checklist

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Recreational Water Equipment Change Form

If any equipment is replaced, an Equipment Change Form must be submitted to Environmental Health.

◼ Click here for the Equipment Change Form.

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Recreational Water Certification Classes

Two classes are offered by the Environmental Health Department for Recreational Water Certification. Environmental Health has grant funding which allows for free registration for the first 40 students. To access the free registration,  call 806-378-9472, and select option 6.

Classes are held, in person, at the Simms Municipal Building (808 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101):

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Next Class: March 6-7, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Valid for 5 years
• Cost per person: $375.00

Certified Pool Technician (CPT)

Next Class: March 5, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Valid for 2 years
• Cost per person: $135.00

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Additional Recreational Water Resources

• Swimming Pool Violation Enforcement Guide
• Repair/Modification Document, When to contact EHD
• Application for a Voluntary Construction Compliance Inspection 
• Pool Checklist
• Monthly Pool Log

Required Chemical Levels

 ^{(Figure: 25 TAC §265.193(c)}

Recreational Water Printable Guidance Documents

◼ Click here for Recreational Water documents.

 

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Environmental Health Recreational Water FAQs