Texas H&S Code Ch. 757 and Cedar Hill code require a 48-inch barrier around all residential pools, with self-closing/self-latching gates and limited gaps (no openings >4 inches).
Cedar Hill enforces Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 barrier requirements. Every residential swimming pool must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside, with no openings, handholds, or footholds that would let a child climb over. Vertical pickets must be no more than 4 inches apart, and bottom clearance from the ground may not exceed 2 inches (4 inches over solid surface). Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and open outward away from the pool, with the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. If the house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool require alarms or self-closing/self-latching mechanisms. Final inspection verifies compliance before the pool may be filled.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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