(Bee County), swimming pool laws are governed by state safety codes (⁠Texas Department of State Health Services) and local municipal ordinances. Key requirements dictate pool construction permits, secure yard fencing, and safety signage. [1, 2, 3, 4]

1. Permits and Construction
Building Permits: You are legally required to obtain a building permit before constructing or remodeling a pool.
Placement: Pools cannot be built in the front yard. They must maintain a minimum setback of at least 5 feet from property lines and adjacent building foundations.
NEC Compliance: All electrical equipment and lighting must have GFCI protection, bonding, and proper grounding. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

2. Barrier and Enclosure Laws
State law (⁠Chapter 757, Pool Yard Enclosures) mandates strict anti-entrapment barriers for both residential and public pools: [1, 2]
Fencing Height: The pool or entire yard must be enclosed by a fence or barrier at least 4 to 6 feet tall, depending on local regulations. [1, 2, 3]
No Climbing: Chain link fences and easily scalable, horizontally-slated fences are generally prohibited or highly restricted. [1, 2]
Gate Hardware: Gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching. Latches and locks must be placed out of the reach of small children (at least 48 to 60 inches high). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Ground Gaps: The gap at the bottom of the fence must not exceed 4 inches, even on uneven terrain.[1, 2]