Swimming Pools & Spas in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

In unincorporated San Bernardino County, above-ground pools must meet the same barrier rules as in-ground pools unless the pool's own walls form a complying barrier at least 5 feet high. Where a ladder or steps provide access, they must be secured, locked, or removable, or be surrounded by a complying barrier.

San Bernardino County Above-Ground Pool Rules

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Building & Safety Information Bulletin IB-0007, Section C, Item 4 (Above-ground Pools)

Above-ground Pools: Enclosure requirements are the same for above-ground pools as are required for in-ground pools, unless the side walls of the above-ground pool form a complying barrier equivalent in height (5 feet high) and meet all the minimum enclosure requirements as described in the Section A above.

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Pools in unincorporated San Bernardino County must be surrounded by an enclosure at least 60 inches high with no more than 2 inches of clearance under the barrier, no gaps that pass a 4-inch sphere, and self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool. Rules follow the California Swimming Pool Safety Act.

San Bernardino County Pool Fencing Requirements

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Building & Safety Information Bulletin IB-0007, Adopted Standards, Section A (Enclosure Requirements)

The top of the enclosure shall be at least 60 inches above the grade measured on the side of the enclosure which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between the grade and the bottom of the enclosed fence/barrier shall be 2 inches. ... The enclosure must be free of gaps or voids which allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches in diameter.

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