Swimming Pools & Spas in Montgomery County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Montgomery County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep must meet TX H&S Code §757 barrier rules statewide. Montgomery County cannot require permits; Conroe requires building + electrical permit under ISPSC 2021 regardless of ground position.
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Light RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Secs. 757.001(8), 757.003(a)
'Pool' means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over 18 inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors. ... 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 th...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Hot tubs/spas in Texas require NEC 240V GFCI electrical permit in municipalities. Locking safety cover (ASTM F1346) can satisfy TX H&S §757 barrier rule. Conroe requires electrical permit; county has no authority.
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Light RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Secs. 757.001(8), 757.003(a)
'Pool' means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over 18 inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors. ... 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.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Montgomery County
4 cities in Montgomery County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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