Richmond, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit
- Required for installation
- Cover Standard
- ASTM F1346 compliant
- Electrical
- Bonding and GFCI required
- Code Adopted
- ISPSC via Chapter 103
Summary
Richmond regulates hot tubs and spas through its adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code in Chapter 103 of the city ordinances.
Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.(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
Full Breakdown
Hot tubs and spas in Richmond require a building permit and must comply with ISPSC standards covering electrical bonding, GFCI protection, anti-entrapment suction outlets, and lockable safety covers. A safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards may serve as the barrier for spas, allowing exemption from full perimeter fencing if properly maintained and locked when unattended.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant spas without proper covers or electrical safety features can be cited by code enforcement and ordered out of service until corrected.
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