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Swimming Pools & Spas in Glendale, AZ (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Every swimming pool planned for construction in Glendale must have its plans submitted to the city, and the city withholds final inspection and approval until every requirement of Chapter 32 is met. That chapter also mandates a five-foot barrier, self-latching gates and a buyer safety notice.

Glendale Residential Swimming Pool Approval Rules

Some Restrictions

Glendale Code of Ordinances § 32-1

Sec. 32-1. - Approval of plans. All plans submitted to the city for swimming pools to be constructed shall show compliance with this chapter and final inspection and approval of all pools hereafter constructed shall be withheld until all requirements of this chapter shall have been complied with.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Glendale requires every residential swimming pool, spa or hot tub to have a barrier at least 60 inches high, with self-closing, self-latching gates. City Code Sec. 9-25 amends the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with local barrier and secondary-protection standards.

Glendale Pool Barrier and Gate Rules

Some Restrictions

Glendale Code of Ordinances § 9-25 (ISPSC §§ 305.1, 305.2.1, 305.2.5)

It is the responsibility of the property owner and any other person in responsible charge of a swimming pool to ensure that the required swimming pool barrier, including all gates, doors, locks, latches, and other portions of the barrier are maintained safe and in good working order at all times... The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured in t...

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Maricopa County