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Swimming Pools & Spas in Allen, TX (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Allen, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Allen allows above-ground pools over 24 inches deep with a building permit. Barrier requirements and setbacks apply identically to in-ground. Temporary inflatable pools under 24 inches exempt.

Swimming Pools: Above Ground Pools

Light Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.003 (Enclosure for Pool Yard)

Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.(b) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least 48 inches as measured from the ground on the side ...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Allen requires 48-inch minimum barrier around all pools per Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 757 and IRC Appendix G. Self-closing, self-latching gates with latches at least 54 inches above grade required.

Swimming Pools: Fencing Requirements

Light Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.003

Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure. (b) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least 48 inches as measured from the ground on the side a...

Looking for Collin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Allen city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Collin County