Swimming Pools & Spas in Sacramento, CA (2026)
3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fencing Requirements
Sacramento enforces both state law (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929) and Sacramento City Code 15.64.070, which require every swimming pool or spa to be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches high. Gates must self-close, self-latch with the release no lower than 60 inches, and open away from the pool. New or remodeled pools must include at least two of seven approved drowning prevention features.
Pool Fencing Requirements in Sacramento
Heavy RestrictionsSafety Rules
Per Sacramento City Code 9.16.090, all pools and spas need a 60-inch barrier with a self-latching gate. New or remodeled pools at single-family homes must have at least two of the seven drowning prevention features listed in California Health & Safety Code 115922.
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Heavy RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 115922 (Pool Safety Features)
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...
Above-Ground Pools
Sacramento treats above-ground pools the same as in-ground pools when water exceeds 18 inches deep. A building permit, manufacturer's specs, retractable ladder details, and the same 60-inch barrier and two-of-seven safety features all apply.
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Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code §§ 115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
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. (b) “Public swimmi...
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