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Fence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit in Dallas, Texas

Permit covering fence construction and required swimming pool safety barriers, per the city's Fence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit Checklist. Pool construction itself is also reviewed under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Dallas Amendments (Dallas City Code Chapter 62).

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

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    Inspection process

      Frequently asked questions

      Dallas requires a fence and swimming pool barrier permit for: . If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at 214-948-4480 before starting work.

      Dallas does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at 214-948-4480 for current turnaround.

      You'll need: Fence and Swimming Pool Barrier Permit Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

      Apply through City of Dallas Planning & Development - Permitting & Inspections at Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118, Dallas, TX 75203. Phone: 214-948-4480, email: pud@dallas.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Official information: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/Pages/default.aspx.

      Dallas, Texas has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 53, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Residential Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 57, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Existing Building Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 58, effective June 13, 2022; 2021 International Plumbing Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 54, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 55, effective May 12, 2023; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 56 (the city's Electrical Inspections page states this same 2023 NEC edition is adopted 'effective June 13, 2022,' which predates the 2023 code's publication - see contradiction note); 2021 International Fire Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 16, effective February 10, 2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 59, effective May 12, 2023; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 60, effective May 12, 2023; 2015 International Green Construction Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 61; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC), with Dallas Amendments - Dallas City Code Chapter 62, effective June 13, 2022. Local amendments apply — see the Dallas overview page for the full list.

      Sources & verification

      Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-06.

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      Codes & ordinances

      Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Dallas building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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