Public and semi-public pools in unincorporated Fort Bend County must be enclosed by barriers meeting county construction standards, on top of the statewide Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 yard enclosure requirements.
Fort Bend County's pool regulations require regulated pools to be enclosed with a barrier that prevents unauthorized access. Barriers must be at least 48 inches in height, constructed of rigid material, with vertical openings spaced so a 4-inch sphere cannot pass through. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch positioned out of reach of small children. Doors with direct pool access from a building must also have self-closing, self-latching mechanisms. These county standards layer on top of Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 statewide pool yard enclosure law.
Inadequate or damaged fencing, missing self-latching gates, or barriers below 48 inches can result in failed inspection, permit suspension, and Class C misdemeanor citations under both county regulation and state law.
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