Pool Barriers: Grapevine vs Keller
How do pool barriers rules compare between Grapevine, TX and Keller, TX?
Grapevine and Keller have similar restriction levels.
Grapevine, TX
Tarrant County
Pool barriers in Grapevine must be at least 48 inches tall under the ISPSC. Chain link is prohibited for new enclosures. Self-closing, self-latching gates and alarms on pool-access doors are required.
View full Grapevine rules →Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Keller enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 pool barrier rules. Barriers must be 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates and openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere.
View full Keller rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Grapevine | Keller |
|---|---|---|
| Barrier Height | 48 inches minimum | - |
| Chain Link | Prohibited on new pools | - |
| Gates | Self-closing, self-latching | - |
| Latch Height | 54 inches above ground | - |
| Door Alarm | Required on pool-access doors | - |
| Minimum Height | - | 48 inches |
| Bottom Gap | - | 4 inches or less |
| Opening Size | - | No 4-inch sphere |
| Gate | - | Self-closing, self-latching, outward |
| State Law | - | TX H&S Chapter 757 |
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Grapevine FAQ
Can I use chain link for my pool fence?
Not for new pool barriers. Chain link is prohibited because it provides footholds. Existing legal chain link may remain but cannot be used for new construction.
Does the gate latch have to be 54 inches up?
Yes. The latch height prevents young children from reaching it. Gates must also be self-closing and self-latching, opening away from the pool.
Do I need alarms on my doors?
If the house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors opening to the pool area must have audible alarms or the pool needs a separate 4-sided barrier.
Keller FAQ
Can I use my house wall as part of the pool barrier?
Yes, but any door from the house into the pool yard must have a door alarm or self-closing self-latching hardware at least 54 inches above the floor.
Does my 4-foot chain-link fence meet Keller pool code?
Only if the mesh openings are 1.75 inches or smaller and the fence is at least 48 inches tall with a self-closing self-latching gate. Standard chain-link often needs slats or mesh.
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