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Swimming Pools & Spas in Fremont, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Fremont treats above-ground pools over 18 inches deep as permanent pools requiring permits, barrier compliance, and setback review the same as in-ground pools.

Above-Ground Pool Rules in Fremont

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 115921

Health and Safety Code - HSC, Section 115921. ARTICLE 2.5. The 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 t...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Fremont enforces California Health and Safety Code 115922 requiring pools to have at least two of seven approved drowning prevention safety features including 60-inch barriers.

Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements in Fremont

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 115922

Health and Safety Code - HSC, Section 115922. ARTICLE 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act (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 ...

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Alameda County