Swimming Pools & Spas in Tulare County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tulare County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tulare County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every outdoor residential swimming pool in unincorporated Tulare County must be surrounded by a barrier at least 60 inches tall with no opening larger than a 4-inch sphere, under Ordinance Code § 7-15-1630. Access gates must swing away from the pool and be self-closing and self-latching under § 7-15-1632.
Tulare County Swimming Pool Barrier Rules
Some RestrictionsTulare County Ordinance Code §§ 7-15-1630, 7-15-1632
The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. ... Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. ... Pe...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Tulare County
1 cities in Tulare County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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