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Swimming Pools & Spas in South San Francisco, CA (2026)

3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for South San Francisco, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Fencing Requirements

Pool fences in South San Francisco must comply with California H&S §115920: minimum 60-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gates, ground clearance under 2 inches, no gaps over 4 inches. Two drowning prevention features required.

South San Francisco Swimming Pool Fencing

Heavy Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Section 115923 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

115923. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics: (a) Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool, and are self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. (b) A minimum height of 60 inches. (c) A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of two inches. (d) Gaps or voids, if ...

Safety Rules

New pools in South San Francisco require a building permit. All pools must comply with California Swimming Pool Safety Act. Pool equipment noise must meet Ch. 8.32 standards (per the updated zoning code). Anti-entrapment drains required.

South San Francisco Swimming Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Section 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

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

Above-ground pools over 18 inches in depth in South San Francisco require a building permit and must meet California pool safety fencing requirements. Temporary inflatable pools under 18 inches are generally exempt.

South San Francisco Above-Ground Pool Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 115921, 115922, 115925 (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...

Looking for San Mateo County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement South San Francisco city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in San Mateo County