Swimming Pools & Spas in Westminster, CA (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Westminster, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Building a residential swimming pool in Westminster requires a building permit, and before that permit issues, Section 303.6 makes the contractor pull a separate public works permit and post a cash bond covering any damage to the street, sidewalk, and curb from construction traffic and material storage.
Westminster Pool Building Permit Bond
Some RestrictionsWestminster Code § 15.04.060
303.6 Public works permit bond. Prior to issuance of any building permit for the construction of a swimming pool, a permit to use the public street, sidewalk and curb for the temporary storage of construction material must be obtained from the city. Such a permit shall be accompanied by a fee and cash bond established by resolution of the city council and guaranteeing that public areas will be ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Westminster requires every new or remodeled swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home to be enclosed by a barrier that isolates it from the house, plus at least one more state-listed drowning-prevention feature. The rule folds California Health and Safety Code Section 115922(a) directly into the city's Building Code and applies whenever a building permit is issued for pool construction or remodeling.
Westminster Pool Enclosure and Barrier Rule
Some RestrictionsWestminster Code § 15.08.050 (Health & Safety Code § 115922(a))
Section 3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide) is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment: 115922 (a) is adopted in its entirely with following amendment: 115922 (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, 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...
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