Swimming Pools & Spas in Pasadena, CA (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Pasadena, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Swimming pool construction in Pasadena requires a building permit and may require a zoning permit for compliance with setback and coverage standards. Applications must demonstrate barrier compliance. Private recreational facilities may need a Minor CUP for lighting per PMC 17.50.210.
Pasadena Swimming Pool Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Section 115922 (Pool Building Permit and Final Inspection)
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 Pasadena require a building permit and must meet electrical and plumbing codes. Hard covers may satisfy barrier requirements. The CA Pool Safety Act applies to spas with water depth over 18 inches.
Pasadena Hot Tub & Spa Regulations
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Sections 115921-115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act — Hot Tubs and Spas Included)
115921. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) "Swimming pool" or "pool" means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. "Swimming pool" includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. 115922. (a) When a...
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