Swimming Pools & Spas in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Sunnyvale requires a building permit for any in-ground pool or spa, and for above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches, under the California Building Code as adopted by SMC Title 16.
Swimming Pools: Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code § 115922(b)-(c) (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
Before the issuance of a final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention features required by this section and, if no violations are found, shall give final approval. ... The requirements of subdivision (a) are not satisfied by any of the following: (1) An exit alarm and a self-closing,...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
California Health and Safety Code 115920 and Sunnyvale code require pool barriers at least 60 inches tall with self-closing gates and at least two of seven safety features for residential swimming pools.
Sunnyvale Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
Some RestrictionsCA Health and Safety Code 115920 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
Health and Safety Code - HSC DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500 - 119406] ( Division 104 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725 - 116095] ( Part 10 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825 - 116090.7] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. ) ARTICLE 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act [115920...
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