Missouri City regulates above-ground pools capable of holding water 24 inches or deeper as residential swimming pools under Chapter 14, Article VII, requiring permits, barrier compliance, and removable ladders or compliant access controls.
Above-ground pools meeting the ISPSC threshold of 24 inches of water depth are treated as residential pools under Missouri City's adopted code. A permit is required before installation, and the pool must be enclosed by a code-compliant barrier or, where the pool wall serves as the barrier, the wall must be at least 48 inches above grade with ladders that are removable, lockable, or surrounded by a separate barrier. Electrical connections require GFCI protection and must be inspected.
Installing an above-ground pool without proper permits or barrier controls can result in citations, removal orders, and fines up to $500 per occurrence.
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