--- title: "Colleyville Pool Barrier Certification: What the Form Says" description: "Colleyville's 2025 pool packet includes a Pool Barrier Certification form. See what the city asks owners to certify, plus its barrier and gate rules." url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/colleyville-pool-barrier-certification-form publisher: Marina Pool Services phone: +1-817-896-1120 quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact --- # Colleyville Pool Barrier Certification: What the Form Says Colleyville's 2025 pool packet includes a Pool Barrier Certification that a homeowner signs before a notary. The owner certifies one protection method, such as a compliant fence, an automatic safety cover, door alarms, or self-closing, self-latching doors. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high. Local: ColleyvillePublished October 21, 20263 min read Colleyville posts a Pool Barrier Certification form on its Building Inspections page. This post explains what the form asks and what the city’s barrier rules say, as of October 2026. The city’s guidelines apply to projects submitted on or after April 1, 2025. Read the city documents or call Building Inspections before you start any work. This is a summary, not legal advice. ## What is the Colleyville Pool Barrier Certification? It is a one-page form in the city’s pool packet. The homeowner certifies that one listed protection method is installed to restrict access to the pool. The form includes a notary block. For new dwellings without a certificate of occupancy, the form says the general contractor on the building permit signs it. The form has two parts. Part What the owner certifies A. Qualifying barrier A barrier is fully installed before final pool approval. Choose an automatic safety cover that meets ASTM F1346, or a fence that alone complies with the 2024 International Pool and Spa Code. B. Building forms part of the barrier Choose one: a door and window alarm, self-closing and self-latching doors, or a safety cover that meets ASTM F1346. The alarm choice names a listing under UL 2017, with the deactivation switch at least 54 inches above the door threshold. Latches on self-closing doors must also be at least 54 inches above the threshold. ## What do the barrier rules say? The city’s Pool/Spa Barrier Requirements cover in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools, spas and hot tubs. Key points: - The top of the barrier is at least 48 inches above grade, on the side facing away from the pool. - The clearance under the barrier is 2 inches at most. - Openings must not pass a 4-inch sphere. - Where horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart at the top, they go on the pool side, and vertical gaps are 1 3/4 inches at most. - Chain link is allowed for private pools only, with a mesh no larger than 2 1/4 inches unless slats reduce the openings. - Barriers must be placed so objects within 3 feet cannot be used to climb them. ## What are the gate and latch rules? Pedestrian gates open outward, away from the pool. They must be self-closing and self-latching, and they must accept a lock. Where the release is lower than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate, the release sits on the pool side, at least 3 inches below the top of the gate. No opening can be wider than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of it. An automatic vehicle gate that is part of a barrier should open and close within one minute, per the city’s recommendation. ## What else does the pool packet cover? The packet also covers backwash water. Backwash lines go to a P-trap connected to the sanitary sewer, or the pool uses a cartridge filter that does not need backwashing. Chlorinated and salt water must not go into a storm sewer, creek, bar ditch or onto another property. See [backwash](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/backwash) for what that means. For heaters, the packet adds energy code items: a readily accessible on-off switch, no continuously burning pilot light on gas heaters, time switches for heaters and pumps, and a pool cover on heated pools. Learn about [pool timers](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-timer) and [GFCI](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/gfci) protection, and see the [pool barrier](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-barrier) and [pool alarm](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-alarm) entries. The packet is written for permitted pool projects. It does not state a permit rule for a like-for-like pump, filter or heater swap that we could find. Ask the city. ## Why does it matter if you plan to sell or remodel? A buyer, a lender or a contractor may ask about your pool barrier. Know what your fence, gate and door alarms do now. Our [buying a home with a pool checklist](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/buying-a-home-with-a-pool-checklist) lists what to look at. The city, not a pool service company, approves barriers. ## Where does Marina Pool Services fit? Marina serves [Colleyville](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/service-areas/pool-repair-colleyville-tx) with weekly service and equipment work. Marina offers [pool equipment inspection](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-equipment-inspection) to look at pumps, filters, heaters, valves, timers and controls. The city handles barrier approvals. ## Next step To have your pool equipment looked at, see [pool equipment inspection](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-equipment-inspection). Call (817) 896-1120 or use the quote form at [/contact](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the Colleyville Pool Barrier Certification? It is a form in the city's 2025 pool guidelines. The homeowner certifies that one protection method is installed at the pool. The form is signed in front of a notary. For new homes without a certificate of occupancy, the general contractor on the permit signs. ### How tall must a Colleyville pool barrier be? The city's barrier requirements say the top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the side facing away from the pool, with no more than 2 inches of clearance under it. ### Where can I read the city's forms? The city posts them on its Building Inspections submittal guidelines page. The Pool Guidelines 2025 and Pool Barrier Certification 2025 are both listed there. ## Pool terms on this page - [Equipment inspection](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/equipment-inspection) - [Cartridge filter](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/cartridge-filter) - [Pool barrier](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-barrier) - [Safety cover](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/safety-cover) - [Pool alarm](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-alarm) - [Backwash](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/backwash) - [GFCI](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/gfci) - [Spa](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/spa) ## Sources 1. [City of Colleyville: Submittal Guidelines and Forms](https://www.colleyville.com/government/departments-a-l/building-inspections/submittal-guidelines-copy) 2. [City of Colleyville: Pool Barrier Certification 2025](https://www.colleyville.com/home/showpublisheddocument/13994/639201242040270000) 3. [City of Colleyville: Pool Guidelines 2025](https://www.colleyville.com/home/showpublisheddocument/13751/639128824418330000) Written by Marina Pool Services and checked against the sources above on October 21, 2026. City rules and product guidance change, so check the linked page before you act. Follow product labels for any pool chemical. ## Keep reading - [Southlake Pool Barrier Requirements: A Homeowner SummarySouthlake's February 2026 guidelines call for a pool barrier at least 48 inches high, openings that stop a 4-inch sphere, outward-opening gates with self-closing hardware, and a residential latch release at least 54 inches high. A fence used as a pool barrier needs a fence permit.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/southlake-pool-barrier-guidelines-summary) - [Buying a Home With a Pool: Your First 30 DaysIn Texas, a standard home inspection does not have to cover the pool. Ask for a pool and equipment check, then use your first 30 days to confirm safety items, learn the equipment, test the water and set up weekly care. Fix safety problems first, then plan the rest.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/buying-a-home-with-a-pool-checklist) - [Freeze Protection and Winter Pool Care in TexasPool freeze protection in Texas means keeping water moving and equipment protected when air temperatures fall to freezing. A freeze guard senses the cold and starts your pump or equipment on its own. Before a hard freeze, check the freeze setting, the power supply and exposed pipes. Read your equipment manual, because settings differ by brand.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/freeze-protection) - [Green Pool Cleanup and Pool Water ProblemsA pool turns green when algae grows because chlorine is too low or the water is out of balance. Do not swim in green water. To clear it, test the water, clean the filter, brush every surface, raise chlorine as the product label directs and run the pump. Call a pro if it does not clear.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/green-pool-cleanup) - [How to Clear a Green Pool, Step by StepTo clear a green pool, test the water, remove debris, clean the filter, brush every surface, raise chlorine to shock level, run the pump around the clock and keep brushing and testing. Light green water can clear in a day or two. Dark green can take a week. Follow product labels.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-clear-a-green-pool) - [How to Hire a Pool Company in Texas: A ChecklistTexas has no state license I could find for weekly pool cleaning, but electrical work on pool equipment must be done by a TDLR-licensed person. Ask for the license number and look it up. Ask for a certificate of insurance, then call the insurer. Get the scope in writing before work starts.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-hire-a-pool-company-texas) ## Need a hand with your pool? Call or text and tell us what your pool needs. Estimates are free for qualifying services, and same-day estimates are possible when the schedule allows. [Call (817) 896-1120](tel:+1-817-896-1120)[Get a quote](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact) ![A pool technician working on an equipment pad](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/_astro/technician-equipment-pad.BW5xZMNY_Zum1K5.webp)