Round Rock, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum Fence Height
- 48 inches (4 feet)
- Gate Requirements
- Self-latching, self-closing
- Max Opening
- 4-inch sphere must not pass through
- State Law
- TX H&S Code §757
- Permit Required
- Yes: inspected before use
Summary
Round Rock follows Texas Health & Safety Code §757 for pool barrier requirements. A minimum 48-inch fence with self-latching, self-closing gates is required around all residential swimming pools.
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. [...] (f) The use of chain link fencing materials is prohibited entirely for a new pool yard enclosure that is constructed after January 1, 1994.
Full Breakdown
Under Texas Health & Safety Code §757 and Round Rock's adopted building codes, all residential swimming pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) in height. Gates must be self-latching (latch on the pool side) and self-closing. The barrier must have no openings large enough to allow a 4-inch sphere to pass through. Permanent pool fencing must be permitted and inspected by Round Rock Development Services before the pool may be used. Above-ground pool walls that are at least 48 inches may serve as the required barrier if the ladder is secured.
Violations & Fines
Operating a pool without compliant fencing: fines up to $2,000. Pool must be closed until compliant barrier is installed and inspected.
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