Humble regulates above-ground residential pools through the city-adopted 2018 International Building Code and related model codes enforced by the Building & Inspection Department. A construction permit and barrier-compliant enclosure are typically required; specific dimensions should be confirmed with the building official before installation.
The City of Humble Building & Inspection Department has formally adopted the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, and 2018 Energy Code. These adopted codes govern residential pool installations, including above-ground pools, through their swimming pool and barrier provisions. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 separately requires enclosures around residential pools that can hold more than the statutory water depth threshold and applies statewide. Under the model code framework adopted in Humble, when an above-ground pool wall is used as part of the barrier, the wall height and any attached ladder must meet the code's child-resistant requirements. Confirm the exact required barrier height, gate hardware specification, ladder removal rule, and permit fee with the Building & Inspection Department at 281-446-6228 before installation.
Installing or maintaining an above-ground pool without the permits or barrier required by the adopted 2018 model codes can lead to a stop-work order and Class C municipal court fines up to $500 per day under Texas Local Government Code Section 54.001, plus civil liability for any access incidents.
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