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Swimming Pools & Spas in Hanford, CA (2026)

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

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Fencing Requirements

Hanford enforces the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929) and the 2022 California Building Code §3109 / CRC Appendix AX, both adopted by reference in Hanford Municipal Code Title 15. Every private pool, spa, or non-portable hot tub deeper than 18 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates, and new or remodeled pools must include at least two of seven approved drowning prevention features.

Pool Fencing Requirements in Hanford

Heavy Restrictions

CA Health & Safety Code §§ 115922-115923 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

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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