5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Tuolumne County, California.
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Tuolumne County requires building permits for all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. The Building Department reviews plans for structural, electrical, plumbing, and safety compliance including barriers per the California Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Swimming pools in unincorporated Tuolumne County must comply with the California Building Code (Title 24, Chapter 31) requiring a minimum 60-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates and at least one additional safety feature.
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...
Pool safety in Tuolumne County follows the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC §115920–115929) and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Building permits are required for pool construction through the county Building Division.
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...
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Tuolumne County must meet the same California Building Code barrier and safety requirements as in-ground pools. Building permits may be required depending on pool size and permanence.
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...
Hot tubs and spas in Tuolumne County require building and electrical permits. The California Swimming Pool Safety Act barrier requirements apply to in-ground spas, while portable hot tubs with locking covers may satisfy safety requirements differently.
California Health and Safety Code § 115921 (Swimming Pool Safety Act — definitions include hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools)
6, Ch. 925, Sec. 3.5. Effective January 1, 1997.) 115921. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Swimming pool” or “pool” means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. “Swimming pool” includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas...
2 cities in Tuolumne County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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