5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Pool construction permit required from Fresno County Building Division. Plan review checks barrier, electrical, plumbing, and setback compliance with Title 18.
California Swimming Pool Safety Act (H&S Code 115920-115929)
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. (c) "Enclosure" me...
Pool barriers required per CA Building Code Title 24 Ch. 31 and CA H&S §115920. Minimum 60-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Enforced via Fresno County Building Dept.
California Health and Safety Code Section 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 prevention saf...
CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (§115920) requires drowning prevention safety features. Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act requires anti-entrapment drain covers.
California Health and Safety Code Section 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 prevention saf...
Above-ground pools >24 inches deep in Fresno County subject to CA Pool Safety Act — barrier/ladder removal required. Permit from County Building Dept needed for pools >18 inches deep or >5,000 gallons.
Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 115920–115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
"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 swimming pool" means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located...
Hot tubs/spas with safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from enclosure requirement under CA H&S §115922(c). Electrical permit required from Fresno County Building Dept.
California Health and Safety Code Section 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 prevention saf...
5 cities in Fresno County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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