Converse, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Construction of swimming pools and spas in Converse is regulated under the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and the electrical bonding provisions of the National Electrical Code Article 680. A building permit is required for any pool with a water depth exceeding 24 inches. The application typically requires a site plan showing property lines, existing structures, all setbacks, the proposed pool location, equipment pad, deck area, and drainage flow. Setbacks from property lines, easements, and septic systems must meet city zoning and the ISPSC. Electrical bonding of all metallic components within 5 feet of the pool is mandatory under NEC 680.26 to prevent stray current shock; a licensed electrician is required for the bonding inspection. Required inspections typically include pre-pour steel (gunite/shotcrete), deck bonding, plumbing pressure test, electrical bonding and rough, barrier/fence, and final. A Certificate of Occupancy or final inspection sign-off must be obtained before the pool is filled and used. Federal Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act requires anti-entrapment drain covers in residential pools and spas constructed or resurfaced after enactment. Contact the Converse Building Department at (210) 658-5356 for current fees and submittal checklists.