Pool Barriers: Arlington vs Fort Worth
How do pool barriers rules compare between Arlington, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Arlington and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 and Arlington's adopted pool code require all residential swimming pools and spas deeper than 18 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. Barriers must be completed and inspected before the pool can be filled with water.
View full Arlington rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth requires swimming pools to have a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates, matching International Residential Code Appendix G as adopted by the city.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Minimum Height | - | 48 inches |
| Max Gap | - | 4 inches vertical |
| Gate | - | Self-closing, self-latching outward |
| Latch Height | - | 54 inches minimum |
| Code Source | - | IRC Appendix G |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Arlington FAQ
Fort Worth FAQ
Does Fort Worth require a fence around a pool?
Yes. Any pool deeper than 24 inches needs a 48-inch barrier with a self-closing, self-latching gate per IRC Appendix G.
Can my house wall count as part of the pool barrier?
Yes, but doors leading to the pool must have an alarm, or the pool must have an approved power safety cover.
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