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

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Tuolumne County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

Above-ground pools holding water over 18 inches deep are treated like other pools in unincorporated Tuolumne County: a building permit and a compliant barrier are required. The barrier may be mounted on top of the pool structure, in which case the bottom clearance may be up to 4 inches.

Tuolumne County Above-Ground Pools

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code § 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act — pool barrier requirements)

769, Sec. 3. (SB 552) Effective January 1, 2025.) 115922. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with a...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Where a dwelling or garage wall serves as part of the pool barrier and has doors to the pool, Tuolumne County requires either a separation fence, self-closing/self-latching doors with releases at least 54 inches high, or a door alarm sounding 85 dBA within 7 seconds. Owners must maintain all enclosures and alarms.

Tuolumne County Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code § 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act — drowning prevention safety features required for new pools)

le 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. ) 115922. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with a...

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Tuolumne County

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

SonoraPop. 4,855

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

Twain HartePop. 2,378

1 verified rule • Fencing & Safety Requirements

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