Pool fences in Universal City must meet IRC and Texas H&S Chapter 757 requirements: 48-inch minimum height, self-closing self-latching gates, and no climbable features within 4 feet.
Residential swimming pools in Universal City must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside, with openings that prevent a 4-inch sphere from passing through. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latches placed at least 54 inches above grade so small children cannot operate them. Fences must have no handholds or footholds within 4 feet of the top on the outside face. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 (Pool Yard Enclosures for multi-family) and IRC Appendix G set these standards statewide. Door alarms or power safety covers are required when the house wall serves as part of the barrier. Violations can result in immediate pool closure orders and Class C fines up to 500 dollars per day.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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