Pool safety in unincorporated Montgomery County is governed by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 and the 2024 International Fire Code adopted by Commissioners Court. Pool chemical storage and electrical safety are covered under the fire code. Development permit inspections verify compliance.
Montgomery County adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) including fire safety provisions for pool chemical storage and electrical safety near water. Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 governs residential pool barriers. Pool equipment must comply with applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for bonding and grounding. No county ordinance adds requirements beyond state law and the adopted IFC. Pool construction inspections are conducted by Montgomery County Environmental Health as part of the development permit process. Contact: 936-539-7839.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Disclosure required at sale.
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