Frisco, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Min Height
- 48 inches
- Gate Latch
- 54 inches high
- Picket Gap
- Max 4 inches
- House as Barrier
- Requires door alarms or cover
- Code
- 2021 ISPSC §305
Summary
Frisco requires a 4-foot minimum barrier around pools over 24 inches deep per 2021 ISPSC. Self-closing, self-latching gates with latch 54 inches high. House wall can serve as one side only with alarmed doors or power safety cover.
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... (j) The wall of a building may be part of the pool yard enclosure only if the doors and windows in the wall comply with Sections 757.006 and 757.007.
Full Breakdown
Frisco adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Section 305 governing pool barriers. Required: 48-inch minimum fence height with no more than 4-inch gaps, picket spacing that prevents a 4-inch sphere from passing, and no horizontal climbable members on the exterior side. Gates must open outward away from pool, self-close, self-latch, and the latch must be at least 54 inches above grade. Where the dwelling forms part of the barrier, all doors leading to the pool area must have alarms sounding for 30+ seconds OR the pool must have an approved powered safety cover meeting ASTM F1346.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant barrier: $500 citation plus daily fines and possible drain order until compliance. Child access incident: potential criminal negligence referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my existing 4-foot wood fence serve as my Frisco pool barrier?
Sources & Official References
- [1]2021 ISPSC
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