Red Oak, TX · Ellis County
Residential Pool Protection Device & Enclosure Affidavit
A sworn affidavit homeowners or contractors must file with Red Oak confirming a swimming pool's safety barrier or alarm meets 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
The City of Red Oak requires the property owner or contractor to certify, under oath before a notary, that a residential pool's required safety barrier, such as a self-latching gate or a door alarm, has been installed as specified by the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The affidavit also includes a liability release for the city. A notary must witness the signature and complete the jurat before the pool can pass final inspection.
Who needs it
Homeowners or contractors installing a residential swimming pool in Red Oak who must certify the required safety barrier before final inspection.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a full jurat: 'BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority... personally appeared... who, after being duly sworn, did upon his/her oath, state that the information contained in such application is true and correct,' with a notary seal and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Pool Protection Device & Enclosure Affidavit from the City of Red Oak website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Confirm the alarm or barrier installed and complete the property information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the jurat in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Red Oak Development Services before your final inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Red Oak. 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
- Do I need my Red Oak pool affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a full jurat requiring the signer to swear before a notary that the pool barrier meets code before it will be accepted by the Building Department.
- How do I get the pool affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and sign it during a live video call with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need this affidavit before my pool inspection?
- Yes. The city states the pool cannot be used or occupied until a final inspection passes, and the notarized affidavit documents the required safety barrier.
- Can either the homeowner or the pool contractor sign this affidavit?
- Yes, the form has signature lines for both the property owner and the contractor, and whoever signs must do so before a notary.
- Will Red Oak accept a remote online notarization?
- Texas recognizes jurats taken by a commissioned online notary; check with the Development Services Department if unsure.