Beaumont, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Beaumont, TX, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Summary
Beaumont regulates above-ground pools including permit requirements, setbacks, and barrier standards. Pools over a certain depth or capacity typically require permits.
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.
Full Breakdown
Beaumont requires permits for above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth or holding more than 5,000 gallons, though thresholds vary locally. Pools must meet setback requirements from property lines and structures. Barrier and fencing requirements apply to above-ground pools the same as in-ground pools, though pool walls 48 inches or higher may satisfy barrier requirements. Electrical connections must comply with NEC requirements with GFCI protection. Proper drainage must prevent discharge onto neighboring properties. Temporary inflatable pools under the depth threshold are generally exempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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