Converse, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Min Height
- 48 inches from exterior grade
- Picket Spacing
- Max 4 inches between verticals
- Gate
- Self-closing, self-latching, outward swing
- Latch Height
- Min 54 inches above ground
- House Wall as Barrier
- Door alarm or safety cover required
Summary
Converse pools over 24 inches deep need a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates per the ISPSC. Picket spacing, latch height, and door-alarm rules apply.
Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (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 four inches in diameter to pass through the enclosure. (f) The use of chain link fencing materials is prohibited entirely for a new pool yard enclosure that is constructed after January 1, 1994.
Full Breakdown
Pool barriers in Converse follow ISPSC Section 305. The barrier must be at least 48 inches tall measured from the ground on the side facing away from the pool. 75 inches cannot pass between them (this prevents a child from climbing). 75 inches unless slats are installed to reduce openings. Gates must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, and have the latch located at least 54 inches above the ground on the pool side. Where a wall of the dwelling forms part of the barrier, every door leading directly to the pool area must be equipped with an alarm that sounds when the door is opened, or the pool must have a safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, or the doors must have a self-closing self-latching feature with the latch at least 54 inches above the floor.
Windows with sills less than 48 inches above the floor that open into the pool area must have screens or alarms. Above-ground pools with walls at least 48 inches tall may use the pool wall as the barrier if the ladder is removable and locked when the pool is not in use.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant pool barriers are among the most serious code violations and can result in citations up to $2,000 per day under Texas Local Government Code 54.001(b). A drowning or injury at an unfenced pool can expose the owner to attractive nuisance liability and significant civil damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my existing 4-foot fence qualify?
Can my house wall be part of the barrier?
What about above-ground pools?
Sources & Official References
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