Willis regulates above-ground residential pools through the 2024 International Code Council family of codes (adopted with no amendments) and Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 757. A construction permit and a child-resistant barrier are typically required; the Permit Office issues approvals before installation.
The City of Willis Building Department has formally adopted the 2024 International Code Council family of codes with no amendments and the 2023 National Electrical Code, per the Willis municipal building-codes FAQ. That family includes the International Residential Code (Appendix AG/AV pool barrier provisions) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, which govern residential above-ground pool installations. Under the model code framework, an above-ground pool with a wall height of at least 48 inches may use the pool wall itself as part of the required child-resistant barrier, provided any attached or removable ladder is secured or removed when the pool is unattended. Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 imposes additional statewide enclosure requirements that historically apply to multi-unit residential pools but inform the local standard of care. Permits are issued through GovWell or the Willis Permit Office. Confirm the exact required barrier height, gate hardware, ladder treatment, and permit fee with the Willis Permit Office at (936) 856-4611 before installation.
Installing or maintaining an above-ground pool without the permits or barrier required by the adopted 2024 ICC 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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