Mansfield, TX · Tarrant County
Residential Pool Protection Device & Enclosure Affidavit
A notarized affidavit a Mansfield homeowner signs certifying that a new pool or spa's barrier and alarms meet the city's pool-safety code before final inspection.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Mansfield requires homeowners building a residential pool or spa to certify, under the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted by the city, that the required protective enclosure and alarms are installed. The homeowner's certification is completed as a notarized statement, giving the Building Safety Department a sworn record that the safety devices are in place.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Mansfield who are constructing a residential swimming pool or spa and must certify the pool barrier and alarms.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's certification block requires the homeowner's signature to be notarized, with a notary element and commission-expiration date on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pool Protection Device & Enclosure Affidavit from Mansfield's Permit Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Compliance Details
Enter the property address and certify the required barrier and alarm items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Mansfield Building Safety before your final pool inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mansfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Mansfield Pool Protection Device Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the property address and pool-safety certifications, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the affidavit.
- Do I need to notarize the Pool Protection Device Affidavit?
- Yes. Mansfield's Building Safety Department requires the homeowner's certification to be notarized before final pool inspection.
- Who signs the Pool Protection Device Affidavit?
- The homeowner at the property where the pool or spa is being constructed.
- Can an online notary notarize a Mansfield pool affidavit?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.