Swimming Pools & Spas in Collin County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Collin County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Collin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons count as regulated pools under IRC Appendix G and require barriers. Collin County has no permit in unincorporated areas; cities require permits typically for pools over 24 inches.

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 ...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Hot tubs with locking lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from pool fencing under TX H and S Code 757. Electrical permit still required in cities. Unincorporated Collin County has no permit.

Swimming Pools: Hot Tub 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 ...

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Collin County

4 cities in Collin County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PlanoPop. 285,494

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

FriscoPop. 200,509

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

McKinneyPop. 199,177

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

AllenPop. 104,627

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

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