Swimming Pools & Spas in Ventura, CA (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Ventura, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Pool Permits
Ventura's Chapter 31AA swimming pool standards, added at Municipal Code Section 12.115.020(A)(35), require a Registered Civil Engineer or Architect to sign structural plans for any pool deeper than three feet, and impose a soils-investigation permit condition for pools built in uncertified fill areas.
Ventura Swimming Pool Permit and Design Rules
Some RestrictionsSan Buenaventura Municipal Code § 12.115.020(A)(35) (Chapter 31AA §§ 3100.3 AA, 3100.10 AA)
Section 3100.3 AA Pools in Uncertified Fill Soils. Permits may be issued for the construction of "floating" type pools in fill areas when the following conditions are met. 1. A complete soils investigation of the fill is made by an engineer qualified in soils design and, based on the findings, the engineer establishes the design conditions and extends recommendations that would lead to a stable...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Ventura's Building Code amendments require every residential swimming pool to be completely enclosed by a barrier. Municipal Code Section 12.115.020(A)(34) sets the barrier at least 60 inches above grade, caps the ground clearance at 2 inches, and limits vertical member spacing to 1 3/4 inches.
Ventura Residential Pool Barrier Requirements
Some RestrictionsSan Buenaventura Municipal Code § 12.115.020(A)(34) (adding CBC §§ 3109.3, 3109.3.1, 3109.3.2)
3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier (fence) in addition to the requirements of 3109.2. 3109.3.1 Barrier height and clearances. For residential swimming pools, the top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical ...
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