Swimming Pools & Spas in Gilbert, AZ (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Gilbert, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools in Gilbert must meet the same barrier requirements as in-ground pools. Pools with non-climbable walls at least 5 feet high with secured ladders may serve as the barrier.
Gilbert Above-Ground Pool Requirements
Some RestrictionsArizona Revised Statutes § 36-1681
1. Between the swimming pool or other contained body of water and the residence or living area, a minimum four foot wall, fence or barrier to the pool area which meets all of the requirements of subsection B, paragraphs 2 through 5.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Gilbert's Community Preservation Ordinance requires every pond, pool, and spa on a property to be kept free of stagnant or foul water and clear enough that the main drain is visible from the pool deck. The same section cross-references the LDC's enclosure fencing requirement as part of the maintenance duty.
Gilbert Pool & Spa Water Safety Rule
Some RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 42-317(d)
(d)Maintenance of ponds, swimming pools, and architectural pools. All ponds, swimming and architectural pools and spas shall be properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or harbor insect infestation or create a visible deteriorated or blighted appearance. Water shall not be allowed to stagnate, or to become stale or foul through lack of circulation. The water shall be sufficiently...
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