Pool Rules

BRITTANY LAKES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
POOL ADDRESS: 2112 BRITTANY LAKES DRIVE

IN THE EVENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR PROPERTY THREAT, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

SWIM AND USE FACILITIES AT YOUR OWN RISK.

ALL POOL RULES APPLY TO RESIDENTS, TENANTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, GUESTS, INVITEES, OR ANYONE USING THE POOL FACILITY.

POOL RULES:

  • Lifeguard on Duty: If no lifeguard is on duty, the pool is not open for use. Lifeguard stands are for lifeguard use only. Intentional distraction of lifeguard or preventing lifeguard from completing his/her duties is prohibited. This includes splashing or having conversations with the lifeguard. The lifeguard reserves the right to disallow any objects from the pool area if he/she determines it is against pool rules or causes an unsafe or unpleasant pool experience. The lifeguard also reserves the right to close the pool in the event of an emergency.
  • Pool Facility Use: Entry and use of the pool facility is restricted to owners and tenants with Association issued pool cards. Family members, guests, or invitees must be accompanied by a pool card-carrying owner or tenant. Owners and tenants are fully responsible for guests and invitees. Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Incontinent swimmers and swimmers who are not toilet trained must use swim diapers when in pool. Such diapers must be changed in the restrooms only. Personal flotation devices and/or life vests are required for all non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Your safety is your own responsibility, and you must take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of yourself, your guests, and invitees. All members must adhere to any posted signage related to health protocols at the facility which can change from time to time based on CDC and local government guidance or requirements.
  • Swimwear: Proper swim attire must be worn in the pool. No changing clothing, swimwear, or diapers in the open at the pool facility. No cut-off jeans or pants, no denim or other shorts, and no thong swimsuits. Male swimsuits are to cover undergarments in their entirety. Shirts may be worn in the pool provided that a swimsuit is worn under the shirt. Shirts must be made of a light color free from heavy dyes that may run when exposed to pool water. Any individual not abiding by these clothing requirements will be asked to leave the water.
  • Access Cards: Please keep pool cards out of the water, away from extreme temperatures or magnetic devices. Neither the Association nor its managing agent is responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged pool cards. A lost, stolen or damaged pool card must be replaced at the expense of the owner or tenant. Report a lost or stolen pool card to the Association’s managing agent immediately. Owners, residents, and tenants are responsible for any damages to the pool facility which may have been caused as the result of a lost or stolen card. The Association and/or its Board of Directors reserves the right to revoke pool privileges from anyone at any time should they cause an unsafe or unpleasant pool experience, break any above rules, or have a delinquent account status.
  • Weather: You must immediately exit the pool facilities and take appropriate shelter during any inclement or dangerous weather events including thunder or lightning. Do not swim or enter the water if thunder or lightning conditions exist in the vicinity. Pool will remain closed if there is thunder and/or lightning in the vicinity, or the lifeguard’s visibility becomes impaired.
  • Pool Equipment: All pool equipment is restricted to use by authorized personnel only. Emergency life-saving equipment is only to be used in the event of an emergency. Removal of furniture, pool equipment or Association equipment is forbidden.
  • Food and Beverage: No food or beverage of any kind is allowed in the pool. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property of the pool facility. 
  • Behavior: No running, diving, fighting, use of foul language, playing potentially dangerous games in the water, or any other behavior which a reasonable person would consider dangerous to any person or property. No lying down or sunbathing within 6 feet of the pool. Neither the Association nor its managing agent is responsible for any personal property damage, injury or death.
  • Permitted Equipment: No drugs, smoking, or other tobacco use is allowed in the pool facility. No electronic devices are allowed in the pool. Devices playing music or sound are to be used with headphones only. No wheeled devices are allowed inside the pool facility (including skateboards, bicycles, skates, motorized devices, etc.), except for those necessary due to a disability. No toys or sports equipment are allowed in the pool. Small personal flotation devices are permitted. No animals in the pool facility except for assistance animals. Neither the Association nor its managing agent are responsible for any loss of or damage to personal belongings
  • Deactivation of Amenity Access: The Association is responsible for enforcing the regulations contained in the deed restrictions and/or the rules and regulations. Per the Association’s governing documents and Texas Property Code, owners may be ineligible for access to Association amenities if they maintain a past due balance owed to the Association on their account. If the past due balance remains unresolved, the Association will deactivate the amenity access device(s) on file. Once the past due balance owed has been resolved, the amenity access device(s) on file will be re-activated in 3-5 business days.

    In addition, failure to adhere to the pool rules could result in a suspension of access to the amenities for the remainder of the pool season or an amount determined by the board. The Association will then deactivate the amenity access device(s) on file. Re-activation will occur based on board direction.

    To report a violation of the above rules, or report property damage, gate malfunction, or unsafe/unpleasant activity, please contact the Association’s managing agent.

Pool Rules