Swimming Pools & Spas in Texas (2026)

The Woodlands Township requires Residential Design Review Committee approval before any swimming pool is placed on a…

Abilene requires a building permit for pool construction under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021…

A residential swimming pool in Brownsville needs a building permit costing $200 under section 18-123. Only…

Bryan requires a building permit before any swimming pool or spa construction begins, enforcing the 2021 International…

Anyone building a swimming pool in unincorporated Cameron County needs a construction permit before work starts. The…

Cedar Park requires a building permit before installing an in-ground or larger residential pool, though small…

Celina's accessory-structure zoning rule bans pools from the front yard and sets a five-foot setback for in-ground…

Conroe Code of Ordinances § 14-341 adopts the 1999 Standard Swimming Pool Code to govern residential and public pool…

Corpus Christi requires a building permit to construct a pool or spa under the adopted 2021 International Swimming Pool…

Dallas requires a residential building permit for swimming pool construction. Separate electrical, plumbing, and…

Denton requires a building permit for all in-ground and above-ground swimming pool and spa installations. Applications…

Edinburg enacts the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, which governs permitting and construction standards…

El Paso exempts a small pool from a building permit only if it holds less than 24 inches of water and less than 5,000…

Euless requires a building permit for any pool over 24 inches deep. Building Inspections reviews site plans, equipment…

No one may construct, install, enlarge or alter a swimming pool anywhere in Farmersville without first getting a…

Georgetown requires a permit to erect, install, alter, or repair a residential pool under the 2021 International…

Grand Prairie makes the swimming pool contractor, not just the homeowner, responsible for pulling a swimming pool…

Harlingen requires pool installations, including above-ground and portable pools, to comply with the International…

Before building, remodeling, or altering a residential pool or spa in Houston, owners must submit plans and…

Above-ground pools in Katy must obtain the same building permit and meet the same 2021 ISPSC standards as in-ground…

Texas law, not a Killeen ordinance, governs pool compliance at Killeen apartment complexes and homeowners-association…

Above-ground pools in Laredo with water depth over 24 inches require building permits and barrier compliance. Pool…

League City requires building permits for pool construction under Section 22-17, which adopts the 2021 International…

Leander requires a building permit before constructing any residential or non-residential swimming pool, in-ground or…

Building a residential pool in Lewisville requires a construction permit under City Code § 4-473, with fees set by the…

Building permit required for all pool construction through Development Services. Plans must include barrier fencing…

Midland requires a building permit and health officer sign-off before any swimming pool is erected, constructed, or…

Mission requires a permit before building a residential swimming pool, charged as a flat $300 swimming pool permit fee…

New Braunfels requires a building permit for a residential pool unless it's a small prefab unit under 24 inches deep.

Odessa requires a building permit before constructing a residential swimming pool. Homeowners or their registered…

Parker requires a building permit before constructing a residential swimming pool. Owners must submit pool plans…

Building a residential swimming pool or spa in Pflugerville requires a building permit from the City Building…

Pharr adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as its official swimming pool code, meaning anyone building…

Before pouring concrete for a residential pool in Plano, submit plans and specifications in two copies to the Building…

Rockwall requires a building permit to construct almost any residential swimming pool, exempting only small prefab…

Round Rock requires a building permit before constructing any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, with…

Rowlett requires plans for any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to show compliance with the city's…

Building a residential swimming pool or spa in San Antonio requires a permit from Development Services. Apply through…

San Marcos requires a building permit under the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code before constructing a…

Sugar Land requires building permits for swimming pool and spa installation. The city has adopted the 2021…

Taylor requires a building permit for any residential swimming pool, spa or sauna, reviewed under the 2020…

Temple requires a building permit for residential pools under its adopted Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with a City…

Tyler requires a building permit before any residential pool or spa is built, obtained from the Building Official, and…

Victoria requires a building permit under its adopted Standard Swimming Pool Code before any residential or public pool…

Wichita Falls requires pool construction plans submitted to the city to show compliance with the pool fencing code, and…

Willis regulates above-ground residential pools through the 2024 International Code Council family of codes (adopted…

Allen allows above-ground pools over 24 inches deep with a building permit. Barrier requirements and setbacks apply…

Amarillo requires permits and inspections for all public and semi-public pools, spas, and interactive water features…

Above-ground pools in Arlington capable of holding water deeper than 24 inches require a building permit and must meet…

Austin requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons. Structural, electrical, and…

Above-ground pools in Baytown with walls 48 inches or higher may use the pool wall as the barrier if the access ladder…

Beaumont regulates above-ground pools including permit requirements, setbacks, and barrier standards. Pools over a…

Bellaire regulates above-ground swimming pools under the same building and safety standards as in-ground pools. Pools…

Unincorporated Bexar County requires pool permits under TX Local Gov Code 233.033. San Antonio charges fees from 180…

Carrollton regulates above-ground pools including permit requirements, setbacks, and barrier standards. Pools over a…

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require a permit in Cedar Hill and must comply with Texas H&S Code Ch. 757…

Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 757.001 defines a pool to include above-ground pools, so an above-ground pool in…

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons count as regulated pools under IRC Appendix G and require…

Above-ground pools in Converse over 24 inches deep need a building permit, barrier compliance, and NEC 680 bonding…

Deer Park requires a building permit before constructing or installing any in-ground or permanent above-ground swimming…

Above-ground pools in Denton County must meet the same barrier and safety standards as in-ground pools under Texas…

DeSoto requires a building permit for installation of any in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub with…

Above-ground pools in Fort Worth are treated as residential pools under Chapter 7 and 2021 IRC Appendix Q. A building…

Frisco regulates above-ground pools holding over 24 inches of water as swimming pools: barrier, permit, and electrical…

A permanent above-ground pool over 18 inches deep is a 'pool' under Texas Health & Safety Code 757.001 and must have…

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in Garland require permits, barriers or removable ladders, and must meet…

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in Grapevine require permits, setback compliance, and barrier protection. Pool…

Haltom City requires a building permit for all in-ground pools, spas, and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Plans…

Harris County requires a building permit for all swimming pool construction in unincorporated areas. Pools must…

Humble requires building permits for the construction of in-ground and permanent above-ground swimming pools. Permits…

Irving requires building permits for swimming pool construction. Pools cannot be built on easements. Permits applied…

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in Keller require a building permit, must meet 48-inch barrier rules, and must…

Above-ground swimming pools in La Porte are subject to building permit requirements if they are permanent…

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in Live Oak require a permit and barrier, and removable ladders must be…

Lubbock requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5000 gallons. Pool walls 48+ inches above grade…

Mansfield requires building, electrical, plumbing, and fence permits for pools. IRC Appendix V and TX Health and Safety…

Mcallen regulates above-ground pools including permit requirements, setbacks, and barrier standards. Pools over a…

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in McKinney require a permit, barrier compliance, and electrical permits for…

Above-ground pools in Mesquite must meet building code barrier requirements, be located in the rear yard with proper…

Missouri City regulates above-ground pools capable of holding water 24 inches or deeper as residential swimming pools…

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep must meet TX H&S Code §757 barrier rules statewide. Montgomery County cannot…

Above-ground pools in North Richland Hills deeper than 24 inches require a building permit and must meet the same…

Pasadena requires building permits for swimming pool construction under Chapter 9. The city follows the International…

Pearland requires a building permit before constructing or installing any swimming pool, with plans reviewed against…

Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require a permit in Richardson and must meet pool barrier, setback, and…

Richmond regulates above-ground pools through Chapter 103 by applying ISPSC barrier and permit standards once the pool…

Above-ground pools in Rosenberg must obtain a residential building permit and meet the adopted 2018 International…

Above-ground pools in Stafford require permits and barrier protection equivalent to in-ground pools when the water…

Texarkana allows above-ground and portable pools by right in every zoning district as an accessory use, exempts them…

Tomball requires a building permit for the construction of in-ground swimming pools and permanent above-ground pools…

Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches require a Travis County Development Permit and must meet the same 48-inch…

Above-ground pools in Universal City over 24 inches deep still require barrier compliance and typically a permit, even…

Waco regulates above-ground pools similarly to in-ground pools regarding barrier requirements and safety standards…

No county pool construction permit for residential pools. Dallas County Fire Code applies only to commercial and…

A single-family above-ground or portable pool serving one or two resident families and their guests is exempt from Fort…

Tarrant County does not regulate above-ground pools in unincorporated areas: no county building permit, setback, or…

Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 establishes minimum pool yard enclosure requirements statewide, including a…

Live Oak enforces Texas Health and Safety Code 757 pool barrier standards requiring 4-foot minimum fences, self-closing…

San Angelo requires a safety barrier around residential pools under its adopted 2021 building codes, and Texas Health…

Pool security barriers in The Woodlands must comply with the International Residential Code. Texas Health and Safety…

Rowlett requires an annual city permit for every public pool, spa or water feature, plus safety vacuum release or pump…

Tyler requires every pool holding water over 18 inches deep to be enclosed. Single-family residential lots (R-1A…

Abilene's Land Development Code regulates private swimming pools as an accessory use with its own setback and fencing…

Austin enforces International Swimming Pool and Spa Code barrier standards under Chapter 25-12: 4-foot minimum fence…

Beaumont requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with…

Brownsville treats a hot tub as a pool. The city adopted the 2018 International Residential Code including Appendix G…

Bryan requires spas and pools to meet International Swimming Pool and Spa Code barrier standards, with a 48-inch…

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 requires the owner of a multiunit rental complex or a property owners…

Cedar Park requires residential pools and spas to meet the barrier and enclosure standards in the city's adopted 2021…

Celina requires new and remodeled swimming pools to comply with the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code…

Dallas adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as Chapter 62 of the Dallas City Code with local…

DeSoto enforces pool barrier requirements under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and Texas Health & Safety…

Edinburg enforces the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix G (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot…

Every outdoor swimming pool in Farmersville must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high with openings…

Frisco requires a 4-foot minimum barrier around pools over 24 inches deep per 2021 ISPSC. Self-closing, self-latching…

Pool barriers in Garland must be at least 48 inches tall, fully enclose the pool, and meet IRC Appendix V plus Texas…

Pool barriers in Grapevine must be at least 48 inches tall under the ISPSC. Chain link is prohibited for new…

Harlingen adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code by reference, so its pool barrier, fencing, and gate…

Katy adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and 2021 IRC (effective Jan 1, 2024), which require a…

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 sets the pool-yard fence standard that applies to Killeen apartment complexes…

La Porte requires safety barriers around all residential swimming pools in accordance with the International…

League City requires pool barriers per the 2021 ISPSC adopted under Section 22-17. All pools must be enclosed by a…

Leander pool yard enclosures must stand at least 48 inches tall with no gap wide enough for a 4-inch sphere, and…

Longview requires every permitted pool and spa enclosure to stay secured at all times, with self-closing, self-latching…

Hot tubs and spas in Mesquite are regulated as swimming pools if they hold water 1.5 feet or deeper. Building permits…

Every outdoor swimming pool in Midland with water 24 inches deep or more must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least…

Mission regulates residential pool barriers through the building code adopted in Chapter 18, Article II of the City…

New Braunfels adopts the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, requiring every outdoor and indoor pool or spa…

Every swimming pool built in Parker needs a building permit, and the pool plus its safety fence must meet the city's…

Pflugerville requires every swimming pool and spa to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high, with…

Pharr Code Ch. 22, Art. IX (Swimming Pool Code) governs residential pool barriers. Pools deeper than 24 inches require…

Rosenberg requires private residential swimming pool barriers under the 2018 International Residential Code and 2018…

San Antonio enforces the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Section 305 for residential pool…

San Marcos requires any residential swimming pool built under a city permit to pass a pool barrier inspection…

Shenandoah regulates pool and spa construction, including barrier and gate standards, by adopting the 2021…

Sugar Land enforces pool safety through the adopted 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), Texas Health…

Pool safety in Tarrant County follows TX Health and Safety Code 757 for residential pools and 25 TAC 265 for public…

Every swimming pool in Taylor must have a fence or barrier with a self-latching gate that meets the 2018 International…

Temple requires a 60-inch barrier around residential pools and 72 inches for public pools, enforced under the city's…

Texarkana adopts International Building Code Appendix G in full, so every swimming pool, spa, and hot tub in the city…

Travis County's swimming pool fencing rule lives in its nuisance code: Section 261.001(r) treats an unprotected pool on…

Victoria's swimming pool code applies to any pool, spa, or hot tub over 18 inches deep, requiring a 4-foot fence or a…

Hot tub and spa electrical work in Wichita Falls needs a general electrical permit pulled by a licensed master…

Allen requires 48-inch minimum barrier around all pools per Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 757 and IRC Appendix G…

Amarillo requires a building permit for any swimming pool barrier or enclosure, whether residential or commercial. The…

Arlington requires all residential swimming pools capable of holding water 24 inches deep or more to be enclosed by a…

All residential swimming pools in Baytown must have a safety barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing…

Bellaire enforces the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code…

Texas H&S Code Ch. 757 and Cedar Hill code require a 48-inch barrier around all residential pools, with…

Pool fences in College Station must meet Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 757.003: at least 48 inches tall measured…

Hot tubs with locking lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from pool fencing under TX H and S Code 757…

Pool safety in Conroe is governed by TX HSC Section 757, Chapter 14 building codes, and the International Swimming Pool…

Converse pools over 24 inches deep need a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates per…

Corpus Christi requires pool barriers at least 4 feet tall with non-climbable materials. Chain-link is prohibited…

TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 requires pool enclosures for residential pools deeper than 18 inches. Minimum…

Deer Park requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier (fence, wall, or building wall) at least…

Denton hot tubs fall under TX H&S Code Ch. 757 if they hold 18+ inches of water. A locked ASTM F1346 safety cover may…

Denton County follows Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757, which requires residential pools to have barrier…

Residential swimming pools in El Paso are regulated under Title 18 Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), which adopts the…

Euless pools must comply with the federal VGB Act for drain safety on public pools. NEC Article 680 requires bonding…

Public and semi-public pools in unincorporated Fort Bend County must be enclosed by barriers meeting county…

Fort Worth requires a barrier of at least 48 inches around any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub under…

State law, not the county, sets pool-fence rules. Texas Health & Safety Code 757.003 requires a pool-yard enclosure at…

Grand Prairie requires pool fences at least 48 inches tall with gaps under 4 inches from the ground. Gates must be…

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 requires pools at apartment complexes and property-owners-association pools to…

Haltom City pools must comply with the federal VGB Act (anti-entrapment drains), NEC 680 bonding, GFCI protection, and…

Harris County requires pool barriers of at least 48 inches high with no more than 4-inch gaps, per the International…

Hidalgo County sets no fence rule for residential pools in unincorporated areas. Texas bars counties from…

Houston requires a minimum 48-inch barrier around all pools holding 24+ inches of water. Gates must be self-closing…

Humble requires safety barriers around all residential swimming pools capable of holding 24 inches or more of water…

Irving requires pool fencing per building code and Ch. 36 (Public Swimming Pools and Spas). TX Health & Safety Code Ch…

Keller enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 pool barrier rules. Barriers must be 48 inches tall with…

Laredo requires all residential pools with water over 24 inches deep to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches…

Lewisville pools must meet drain entrapment prevention standards and TX H&S Code Chapter 757 requirements. GFCI…

Little Elm requires 48-inch non-climbable pool barriers per 2018 IRC Appendix G AG105. Chain link prohibited for new…

Lubbock pools need a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Latch release must be at…

Mansfield pools need a 48-inch barrier under IRC Appendix V and TX HSC 757. Gates must self-close and self-latch with…

Mcallen requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with…

McKinney enforces 2021 IRC Appendix G pool barriers: minimum 48-inch fence, self-closing and self-latching gates…

Missouri City regulates residential hot tubs and spas under Chapter 14, Article VII, allowing a locking, listed safety…

Hot tubs/spas in Texas require NEC 240V GFCI electrical permit in municipalities. Locking safety cover (ASTM F1346) can…

Hot tubs and spas in North Richland Hills that exceed 24 inches of water depth require a permit and compliant barrier…

Pasadena requires pool barriers per Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 and the ISPSC. Barriers must be at least 48…

Pearland enforces the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, requiring all residential pools to be enclosed by…

Plano enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 pool barrier rules. Barriers must be 48 inches tall with…

Under Sec. 6-212, every swimming pool, spa, or hot tub containing water over 24 inches deep must be completely…

Richmond regulates hot tubs and spas through its adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code in Chapter…

Rockwall bans chain-link pool fencing at public pools and requires self-closing, self-latching gates on any pool…

Round Rock follows Texas Health & Safety Code §757 for pool barrier requirements. A minimum 48-inch fence with…

Stafford requires every private outdoor pool to be enclosed by a barrier meeting minimum height, opening, and…

Tomball requires safety barriers around all residential swimming pools in compliance with the International Residential…

Universal City pools over 24 inches deep require a 48-inch-minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates…

Waco requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier fence at least 48 inches high with…

State law requires a pool yard enclosure at least 48 inches high for pools owned or controlled by a property owners…

Bexar County does NOT regulate fencing for single-family residential pools in unincorporated areas. Texas Local…

Odessa's swimming pool code counts jacuzzis and hot tubs holding two feet or more of water as regulated swimming pools…