Swimming Pools & Spas in Fresno County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
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.
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Some RestrictionsCal. 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...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
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.
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Some RestrictionsCalifornia 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...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Fresno County
5 cities in Fresno County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
1 verified rule • Fencing & Safety Requirements
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
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