Swimming Pools & Spas in San Jose, CA (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for San Jose, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Fencing Requirements
San Jose enforces the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929) together with San Jose Municipal Code Title 17 Chapter 17.28 (Swimming Pool Enclosures). Pools and spas deeper than 18 inches require a permanent enclosure at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. New or remodeled pools must include at least two of seven approved drowning prevention features.
Pool Fencing Requirements in San Jose
Heavy RestrictionsCA Health & Safety Code §§ 115922-115923 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
(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...
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