Hurst, TX · Tarrant County
Pool Alarm/Barrier Certification
A sworn certification a Hurst homeowner signs confirming their pool has a required alarm, safety cover, or self-latching barrier installed and operating properly.
- 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
Hurst requires homeowners with a residential pool to certify, before a notary, which approved protection method is in place: door and window alarms meeting UL 2017, a power safety cover meeting ASTM F1346, or an equivalent self-closing and self-latching barrier. The notarized certification is filed with the Building Inspections Division as part of the pool permit process to document ongoing compliance with the city's pool-safety requirements.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Hurst who have installed or are certifying a residential swimming pool's required alarm or barrier protection system.
Why it needs a notary
The certification form ends with a state/county notary acknowledgment block requiring the homeowner's signature to be taken before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pool Alarm/Barrier Certification PDF from the City of Hurst Building Inspections Division.
- 2
Select Your Protection Method
Check the box matching your installed alarm, safety cover, or barrier system.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the certification during the live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized certification to the Hurst Building Inspections Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hurst. 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 pool alarm/barrier certification notarized in Hurst?
- Yes, the Hurst pool alarm/barrier certification form must be signed before a notary as part of the residential pool permit and inspection process.
- How do I get this pool certification notarized online?
- Upload your completed certification, verify your identity, and sign before a commissioned online notary in a short video session.
- Which protection methods qualify on this form?
- Door/window alarms meeting UL 2017, a power safety cover meeting ASTM F1346, or an equivalent self-closing, self-latching barrier.
- Where do I submit the notarized certification?
- Submit it to the Hurst Building Inspections Division; check with the city if you are unsure which office handles your permit.