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Swimming Pools & Spas in Mountain View, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Mountain View requires building, plumbing, and electrical permits to construct or install any in-ground or above-ground swimming pool deeper than 18 inches under the California Building Code.

Mountain View Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 115922

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 prev...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Mountain View requires pool barriers at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates to comply with the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (H&S 115920).

Mountain View Pool Fencing Rules

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 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 prevention saf...

Looking for Santa Clara County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Santa Clara County