League City requires pool barriers per the 2021 ISPSC adopted under Section 22-17. All pools must be enclosed by a barrier that prevents uncontrolled access by children. The barrier must comply with ISPSC height, gate, and latch standards.
The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) adopted under Section 22-17 requires barriers around all outdoor residential swimming pools. Per the ISPSC, barriers must be at least 48 inches high, with no openings that allow passage of a 4-inch sphere, gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch on the pool side at least 54 inches above grade or otherwise inaccessible to young children. Doors from the house providing direct access to the pool area must have alarms or self-closing devices. League City's fence regulations under Section 125-4.4 also apply to pool barriers. The building inspections department verifies barrier compliance during pool permit inspections.
Pool without compliant barrier: code violation, fine up to $500 per offense. Stop-work order for non-compliant construction. Correction required before occupancy or use.
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League City Section 125-4.4.3 limits residential fence height to 8 feet in rear and side yards, and 4 feet in front yards. Front yard fences must be at least...
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