5 rules for unincorporated Trinity County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Trinity County is entirely unincorporated, so the County Building Division issues pool permits under its adopted California Building/Residential Code. A building permit is required to construct a swimming pool or spa, and zoning location rules in Title 17 also apply.
Trinity County's zoning code requires that all swimming pools be completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet high with self-latching gates. Statewide, the Pool Safety Act separately requires at least two drowning-prevention features, including an enclosure at least 60 inches tall.
Trinity County applies the California Swimming Pool Safety Act through its adopted Residential Code. Permitted new pools and spas need at least two of seven drowning-prevention features, plus the County's own six-foot self-latching fence and equipment-setback rules.
Trinity County's zoning code does not separately exempt above-ground pools: Section 17.30.070 requires that all swimming pools be fully enclosed by a six-foot self-latching fence. The state Pool Safety Act applies to permitted pools and spas regardless of construction type.
Trinity County's zoning code does not separately address spas or hot tubs, but the statewide Swimming Pool Safety Act treats spas like pools: permitted new spas need at least two of seven drowning-prevention features and approved anti-entrapment drains.
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