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Swimming Pools & Spas in Richardson, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require a permit in Richardson and must meet pool barrier, setback, and electrical standards.

Richardson Above-Ground Pool Rules

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

Under Sec. 6-212, every swimming pool, spa, or hot tub containing water over 24 inches deep must be completely surrounded by a fence, wall, or solid structure at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Openings may not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere.

Richardson Pool Barrier & Enclosure Requirements

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 ...

Looking for Dallas County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Dallas County