EXTERIOR PREMISES.
Fort Worth City Code § 16-431
in effect§ 16-431 EXTERIOR PREMISES.
(a) General requirements.
(1) Exterior premises shall be well-drained and maintained free of high grass, poisonous plants and pest harborages and breeding sites.
(2) Exterior premises shall be free from cisterns and cesspools, and from unprotected wells, grease traps, utility equipment, nuisances and any other object or condition which may be hazardous to children.
(3) Swimming pools shall be constructed, maintained, and comply with the requirements set for under the city’s code of ordinances, the State of Texas Regulations for Swimming Pools, and Texas Department of State Health and Safety’s Standards for Swimming Pool and Spa.
(4) All pool chemicals and equipment shall be stored in a place and manner which are at all times inaccessible to children.
(Ord. 11209, § 3, passed 11-24-1992; Ord. 27524-03-2025, § 10, passed 3-11-2025)
Source: City of Fort Worth, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Zoning Ordinance (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-19826Fetched: 10/26/2026
