Pflugerville, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum barrier height
- 48 inches above grade
- Governing code
- ISPSC 2021, Ch. 150
- Gates
- Self-closing, self-latching, swing out
- Maximum gap
- Rejects a 4-inch sphere
- Enforcement
- Building Inspections Division
Summary
Pflugerville requires every swimming pool and spa to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high, with self-closing, self-latching gates. The standard comes from the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, adopted citywide under Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 112 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, adopted by the city, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Appeals shall be governed by Chapter 150, Article IV of the City of Pflugerville Ordinances, as amended.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904710; v24 updated 2026-05-26).
Full Breakdown
A permanent barrier must surround every residential pool and spa in Pflugerville before it can be filled or operated. Under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, adopted by the city and codified in Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances, the barrier must stand at least 48 inches above grade on the side facing away from the water, reject a 4-inch sphere through any gap, and block ladder or step access on above-ground pools. Gates must swing outward, self-close, and self-latch. The city's Building Inspections Division verifies the barrier at final inspection.
Violations & Fines
Pools failing final inspection are denied a certificate of completion and cannot be filled or operated. The Building Inspections Division can issue stop-work orders and citations until the barrier, gate, and latch meet the adopted ISPSC standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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