Swimming Pools & Spas in Oxnard, CA (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Oxnard, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools in Oxnard over 18 inches deep require the same barrier compliance as in-ground pools. Building permits may be required depending on size and permanence. Inflatable and temporary pools under 18 inches deep are generally exempt.
Oxnard Above-Ground Pool Rules
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code §§ 115920-115929 (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...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Hot tubs and spas in Oxnard require barrier compliance under California Health and Safety Code Section 115920. Permanent in-ground spas require building permits. Portable hot tubs with locking covers may satisfy some barrier requirements but still need electrical permits.
Oxnard Hot Tub and Spa Regulations
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code § 115920 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
Health and Safety Code - HSC DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500 - 119406] PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725 - 116095] CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825 - 116090.7] ARTICLE 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act [115920 - 115929] 115920. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Swimming Pool Safety Act. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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