College Station requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height per Texas standards. Self-closing, self-latching gates.
College Station building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Texas requires minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. HOAs may require higher barriers. Pool covers meeting ASTM standards may supplement (not replace) barriers.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
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