Swimming Pools & Spas in Shasta County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.
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Pool Permits
A building permit is required to build a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub in unincorporated Shasta County. The Building Division reviews plans under the 2022 California Residential Code, requires staged inspections, and on parcels with a septic tank also requires an Environmental Health clearance for in-ground pools and spas.
Shasta County Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsShasta County Code section 8.48.030
No person shall operate or maintain any public swimming pool in the county unless a valid, unrevoked swimming pool permit issued by the health officer is in effect for the pool.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Pools and spas in unincorporated Shasta County must be enclosed by a barrier at least five feet (60 inches) high, with no gaps that pass a four-inch sphere and gates that are self-closing and self-latching. The County applies its own Code Chapter 8.48 plus the California Building Code and the state Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Shasta County Pool Fencing Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code section 115922(a)
Except as provided in Section 115925, whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, or any building permit is issued for remodeling of an existing pool or spa, at a private single-family home, it shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features: (1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Shasta County
1 cities in Shasta County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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