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Swimming Pools & Spas in Torrance, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Building permit required for new pool construction. Pools in residential zones must maintain 5 ft setback from side/rear property lines and 20 ft from front.

Torrance Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Sec. 115922 (Pool Permit — Required Safety Features and Final Inspection)

115922. (a) ... 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 safety features ... (c) Before the issuance of a final approval for the completion of permitted...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

California Swimming Pool Safety Act requires at least one additional safety feature beyond fencing: pool cover, alarm system, or self-closing doors leading to pool area.

Torrance Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Sec. 115922 (Pool/Spa Drowning Prevention — Two-of-Seven 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...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Torrance city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Los Angeles County