Lewisville's Swimming Pools & Spas: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles swimming pools & spas a little differently. In Lewisville, Texas, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Pool Permits

Building a residential pool in Lewisville requires a construction permit under City Code § 4-473, with fees set by the city's § 2-201 fee schedule, under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted at § 4-483. Starting pool construction before the permit issues triggers an added investigation fee equal to the permit fee under amended ISPSC § 108.4.

Key details: Adopted code: 2021 Int'l Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Enforcing dept: Neighborhood and Inspection Services. Early-start penalty: Investigation fee equal to permit fee. Private-pool exemption: No operation permit for private pools. Appeal window: 30 days to City Manager.

Starting pool construction before the permit issues adds an investigation fee equal to the permit fee, charged whether or not a permit is later granted. Concealing work before a required inspection draws an unauthorized cover-up fee, and a re-inspection fee applies when the site, plans, or posted permit card are not ready for a scheduled inspection or the same violation is red-tagged twice.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Lewisville pools must meet drain entrapment prevention standards and TX H&S Code Chapter 757 requirements. GFCI protection is required within 20 feet of the pool.

Key details: Drain Covers: ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 compliant. GFCI Protection: Required within 20 feet. State Law: TX H&S Code Chapter 757. Semi-Public Pools: TDSHS permit required. Inspections: (972) 219-3480.

Pool safety violations are subject to code enforcement action with fines up to $2,000 per day. Non-compliant drain covers must be replaced immediately upon notice. Semi-public pools operating without a TDSHS permit may be ordered closed. Electrical code violations create immediate safety hazards and may result in a red-tag requiring disconnection.

The rules around fencing & safety requirements in Lewisville lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

The Bottom Line

Lewisville's swimming pools & spas rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Lewisville is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Lewisville can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, which shows when its source was last checked.