Swimming Pools & Spas in Fairfield, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

A Fairfield building permit is required to install any pool, spa, hot tub, or wading pool that holds water deeper than 18 inches. Permits cover structural, plumbing, electrical, and gas work and require pre-plaster and final inspections under FMC §14.5 and the California Building Code.

Swimming Pool Permits in Fairfield

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 115922 (Swimming Pool Permits - Drowning Prevention Safety Features)

115922. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning preven...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Residential pools in Fairfield must be enclosed by a barrier between 60 and 72 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool. Gaps under 4 inches diameter; max 2-inch ground clearance. California Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety §115921) additionally requires two of seven drowning-prevention features.

Pool Fence Requirements in Fairfield

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 115920 (Swimming Pool Safety Act - Citation; Div. 104, Pt. 10, Ch. 5, Art. 2.5)

ARTICLE 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act [115920 - 115929] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. ) 115920. 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.)

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

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