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Swimming Pools & Spas in Perris, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

The City of Perris requires a building permit (issued through its Accela online portal) for any in-ground or permanent swimming pool or spa. Zoning sets the location; the structure must conform to the California Building Code and Health and Safety Code. Plan check follows the Western Riverside County uniform pool standards.

Perris Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

Perris defers to California's Swimming Pool Safety Act for pool barriers. New or remodeled pools at single-family homes must have at least two approved drowning-prevention features. Enclosures must be at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates, per state law and the Western Riverside County barrier standards.

Perris Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Safety Rules

Perris pools follow California's Swimming Pool Safety Act and the California Building/Electrical/Plumbing Codes. New and remodeled pools need at least two drowning-prevention features, anti-entrapment suction outlets, and GFCI-protected equipment. Riverside County's uniform barrier letter must be signed by the owner before a permit is issued.

Perris Pool Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Above-Ground Pools

Above-ground pools in Perris are treated as accessory structures under Zoning Chapter 19.29 and must meet the same setbacks and the California Swimming Pool Safety Act barrier rules as in-ground pools. Small portable/prefabricated pools under 5,000 gallons may avoid a building permit, but the 60-inch barrier still applies.

Perris Above-Ground Pool Rules

Some Restrictions

Hot Tub Rules

Spas and hot tubs in Perris follow the same accessory-structure setbacks and California safety codes as pools. A self-contained spa or hot tub with a listed ASTM F-1346 safety cover is exempt from the pool-barrier requirements, under the Western Riverside County standards Perris uses.

Perris Hot Tub & Spa Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Riverside County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Riverside County