Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
Subchapter V - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY
Section 747.4801 - What safety precautions must I follow when a child in my care uses a swimming pool?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 747.4801

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

In addition to complying with the child/caregiver ratios specified in § 747.2005 of this chapter (relating to What are the child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities?) and other safety requirements specified in § 747.2009 of this chapter (relating to Must I have a certified lifeguard on duty when children are swimming in more than 18 inches of water?) and § 747.2013 of this chapter (relating to Must persons who are counted in the child/caregiver ratio during swimming know how to swim?), you must comply with the following safety precautions when any child uses a swimming pool both at and away from your child-care home:

(1) A minimum of two life-saving devices must be available;

(2) One additional life-saving device must be available for each 2,000 square feet of water surface;

(3) Drain grates must be in place, in good repair, and must not be able to be removed without using tools;

(4) Pool chemicals and pumps must be inaccessible to any child;

(5) Machinery rooms must be locked when a child is present;

(6) Caregivers must be able to clearly see all parts of the swimming area;

(7) The bottom of the pool must be visible at all times; and

(8) An adult must be present who is able to immediately turn off the pump and filtering system when a child is in a pool.

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