5 rules for unincorporated Glenn County, California.
Verified from official government sources
In unincorporated Glenn County a building permit from the County Building Division is required to construct a residential pool or spa, plus electrical and plumbing review. The Building Division administers the California Building Codes adopted in Title 15, Ch. 15.720. Environmental Health regulates PUBLIC pools and spas only.
Glenn County REPEALED its local pool-fence chapter (former Ch. 720.10) by Ordinance 1247 in December 2013. Backyard-pool barriers now follow the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115922-115923), enforced through the County's adopted Building Codes. New or remodeled pools need at least two approved drowning-prevention features; an isolation enclosure must be at least 60 inches high.
Private pool safety in unincorporated Glenn County follows the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115922-115929), enforced through the County's adopted Building Codes, after the County repealed its own pool-fence chapter in 2013. New and remodeled pools need at least two approved drowning-prevention features. Public/community pools are separately regulated by Glenn County Environmental Health.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Glenn County fall under the California Building Codes the County adopts in Title 15, Ch. 15.720. A pool holding water 18 inches or more deep is regulated; pump/heater electrical work needs a permit. The Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115922) two-feature barrier rule applies at permit, same as in-ground pools.
Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Glenn County are regulated as 'pools' under the County's adopted California Building Codes (Title 15, Ch. 15.720) when they hold 18 inches or more of water. Electrical work needs a permit. An approved ASTM F1346 safety cover can satisfy part of the Swimming Pool Safety Act barrier rule. Public spas: Environmental Health.
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