Pool Barriers: Keller vs Mansfield
How do pool barriers rules compare between Keller, TX and Mansfield, TX?
Keller and Mansfield have similar restriction levels.
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 →Mansfield, TX
Tarrant County
Mansfield enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 pool barriers: minimum 48 inch non-climbable fence, self-closing and self-latching gates, and pool alarms or door locks on house openings facing the pool.
View full Mansfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Keller | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Framework | - | TX H&S 757 Pool Yards |
| Barrier Height | - | 48 inches minimum |
| Chain Link | - | Prohibited for new enclosures |
| Gates | - | Self-close, self-latch, outward swing |
| House Doors | - | Alarm or approved lock |
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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.
Mansfield FAQ
What fence is required around a Mansfield pool?
A non-climbable 48 inch or taller barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool. Chain link is not allowed for new pools.
Do I need alarms on my Mansfield house doors facing the pool?
Yes when the dwelling wall is part of the barrier. Every door leading directly to the pool area needs an alarm or approved door lock.
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