Fire Prevention Permits
The City of Dallas charges fees for various Fire Prevention Permits based on the type of permit (see list below: The Fire Department approves the application to issue the permit). To request an application, contact the Fire Department at (214) 670-4319. To verify a permit number for a particular location, contact the Special Collection Division at 1500 Marilla Street, (214) 670-3438, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Swimming Pool Permit
All public and semipublic pools/spas in the City of Dallas must have a permit to operate. Pool owners operating a pool/spa without a permit are subject to having the pool/spa closed and being issued a citation. Permit costs are $175 for the first pool/spa and $100 (per pool/spa) for any additional pool/spa(s). All permits expire the last day of February each year. All applications and fees are due by March 1st of any year.
Download the Swimming Pool Permit application here. If you are unable to download the form, please contact the Special Collections Division of Dallas Water Utilities at 1500 Marilla Street, 2DS, Dallas, Texas 75201, (214) 670-3438, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
For additional information regarding the Swimming Pool Program, call the Department of Code Compliance at (214) 671-8262 or (214) 671-9392, Monday through Friday, between the hours of
8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Pool Manager Classes
Chapter 43 A of the Dallas City Code requires a 'Manager of Operations' for a pool/spa to be trained by the City of Dallas before a Pool Permit can be issued. Certification classes are conducted by the Department of Code Compliance, Multi-Tenant Inspection Program, Pool Division.
To register for a class, please complete the application for a "Manager of Pool Operations-Class Registration Form" (pdf) and fax tothe Department of Code Compliance at (214) 243-2007.
Please make sure that you list a class preference date on the form. You will be contacted by Code Compliance and notified ONLY if your class preference is not available. A registration form must be completed for each person attending the class, feel free to copy the form if needed. The Maximum class size is thirty (30). Registration forms must be submitted to Code Compliance before registration fees can be paid.
After scheduling your class (Class schedule), please mail your registration fee and a copy of your application to the: City of Dallas, Special Collections Division, PO Box 139076, Dallas, TX 75313-9076. Walk-in customers may bring their registration fee and application to the Special Collections Division, 1500 Marilla St., 2DS, Dallas, Texas 75201.
Registration Fee
$40.00 per person, if managing a pool in Dallas
$60.00 if managing a pool outside of the city limits
Make checks payable to the: City of Dallas
Please Note: Registration payments are non-refundable and must be received before a certificate can be issued.
Code Compliance staff must be informed of any substitutions at least 24 hours prior to the class date. Failure to do so will result in loss of payment.
All students are required to bring a DPD pool test kit, calculator, and a pencil.