Collin County, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Cover Standard
- ASTM F1346
- Fence Exemption
- With locking cover
- Electrical
- NEC 680 GFCI
- County Permit
- None
- City Electrical
- Required
Summary
Hot tubs with locking lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from pool fencing under TX H and S Code 757. Electrical permit still required in cities. Unincorporated Collin County has no permit.
Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.(b) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least 48 inches as measured from the ground on the side away from the pool.(c) Openings under the pool yard enclosure may not allow a sphere four inches in diameter to pass under the pool yard enclosure.(d) If the pool yard enclosure is constructed with horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is at least 45 inches, the openings may not allow a sphere fo
Full Breakdown
TX H and S Code 757.002(a)(2) exempts spas and hot tubs with lockable safety covers certified to ASTM F1346 from the 4-sided barrier requirement. Cover must be in place when unattended. NEC Article 680 requires GFCI protection and bonding within 10 ft of water. Cities require electrical permit (typical fee 75-150). Gas-fired heaters need gas permit and TDLR plumbing inspection.
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