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Swimming Pools & Spas in Citrus Heights, CA (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Citrus Heights, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Above-ground pools over 18 inches deep in Citrus Heights require a building permit and must meet the same barrier and safety requirements as in-ground pools under California Health & Safety Code §115920-115929. The pool wall itself can serve as a barrier if at least 60 inches tall.

Swimming Pools: Above Ground Pools

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 115921 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) "Swimming pool" or "pool" means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. "Swimming pool" includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. (b) "Public swimming pool"...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

All swimming pools in Citrus Heights must have a barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) high with self-closing, self-latching gates. California Health & Safety Code §115920-115929 requires pools built after 2007 to have at least 2 of 7 approved safety features. Barriers are inspected at pool permit final.

Fences: Pool Fencing

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 115920 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

This act shall be known and may be cited as the Swimming Pool Safety Act. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. Effective January 1, 1997.) [...] ARTICLE 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act [115920 - 115929] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. ) CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825 - 116090.7] PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725 - 116095] DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMEN...

Looking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Citrus Heights city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Sacramento County