Swimming Pools & Spas in Santa Paula, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

A building permit is required for all in-ground and permanently installed above-ground swimming pools in Santa Paula. Plans must show setbacks, fencing, drainage, and electrical connections. VCFPD may review pools in fire hazard zones for water supply access.

Santa Paula Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

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Fencing Requirements

California Building Code requires all residential swimming pools in Santa Paula to have a safety barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. Barriers must prevent direct access from the house to the pool without passing through a gate.

Santa Paula Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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Safety Rules

California law requires residential pools in Santa Paula to have anti-entrapment drain covers, safety barriers, and at least one additional safety feature. Pool owners are responsible for maintaining all safety equipment in working order.

Santa Paula Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

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Above-Ground Pools

Santa Paula treats above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches like any other residential pool: a building permit is required, and the pool must be enclosed by a barrier at least 5 feet tall meeting Santa Paula Municipal Code Chapter 154 and the California Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929).

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Some Restrictions

Cal. 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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