Swimming Pools & Spas in Chandler, AZ (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Chandler, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Chandler only requires a building permit for a prefabricated pool once it holds water 18 inches deep or more. A shallow kiddie or wading pool under that depth is exempt from the permit process entirely, while anything 18 inches or deeper is treated as a full swimming pool subject to permitting and the zoning enclosure rules.
Chandler Above-Ground Pool Permit Threshold
Light RestrictionsChandler City Code § 29-6.6 (IRC Sec. R105.2, Building item 7)
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18 inches (457 mm) deep. ... Swimming pool: Any outside body of water, above or below ground, created by artificial means, which is designed or used for swimming or immersion purposes, any portion of which exceeds eighteen (18) inches in depth.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every Chandler pool must be enclosed by a 6-to-7-foot masonry, concrete, or decorative metal barrier with no gaps a 4-inch sphere could pass through, and cannot sit in a front yard. The adopted swimming pool code separately sets a 72-inch barrier (or 48 inches for a house wall doubling as the barrier) and requires latching devices on windows facing the pool enclosure.
Chandler Pool Barrier and Enclosure Requirements
Significant RestrictionsChandler City Code § 35-2205; § 29-10.3
(1) Swimming pools shall not occupy any front yard. (2) All pools shall be enclosed by a masonry or concrete wall or decorative fencing (such as wrought iron) at least six (6) nominal feet but not to exceed seven (7) feet in height. ... 1. The top of the barrier shall be not less than 72" (1829 mm) above grade... Exception: If the barrier is used solely as the barrier between the pool or spa an...
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