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Swimming Pools & Spas

Swimming Pools & Spas in Orange County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Orange County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Orange County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Fencing Requirements

Unincorporated Orange County requires every pool/spa deeper than 18 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches (5 ft) high under California Health & Safety Code §115923 and CBC §3109. OC Ordinance 19-006 additionally requires a secondary safety feature (mesh fence, cover, or alarm).

Orange County Pool Barrier & Fence Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Orange County

10 cities in Orange County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

AnaheimPop. 350,365

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Santa AnaPop. 309,441

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

IrvinePop. 307,670

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Huntington BeachPop. 198,711

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Garden GrovePop. 172,646

4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

OrangePop. 139,911

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

FullertonPop. 139,132

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Costa MesaPop. 112,265

4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Mission ViejoPop. 95,290

4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

Newport BeachPop. 85,239

5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements

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