Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 265 - GENERAL SANITATION
Subchapter L - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Section 265.186 - Electrical Requirements for Pools and Spas
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 265.186
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Licensed electrician required. The electrical system of a pool or spa and structures in the pool yard or spa yard must be installed, maintained, repaired, or replaced by a licensed electrician in accordance with the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1305 and related rules.
(b) Extension cords. Temporary extension cords and power connectors must not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.
(1) All parts of an
extension cord must be restrained at a minimum of 6 feet as measured along the
shortest possible path from a pool or spa during times when the pool or spa is
open for use.
(2) An extension cord
may be used within 6 feet of the nearest edge of a pool or spa if a permanent
wall exists between the pool or spa and the extension cord.
(3) The circuit supplying power to an
extension cord must be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter,
commonly referred to as GFCI, when the extension cord is to be used within 6
feet of a pool or spa.
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