Amarillo requires residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 establishes statewide pool enclosure requirements.
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 and Amarillo's building code, all residential swimming pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches in height. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed on the pool side at least 54 inches above the ground. Chain-link fences are prohibited as pool barriers for pools constructed after January 1, 1994. The barrier must not have openings that allow a 4-inch sphere to pass through. No climbable features are permitted on the barrier's exterior.
Pools without proper barriers are subject to code enforcement action and fines. Severe violations may require the pool to be drained or covered until compliance is achieved.
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