5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Ventura County, California.
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In unincorporated Ventura County, a building permit from the Resource Management Agency's Building and Safety Division is required to construct an in-ground or permanent swimming pool or spa. Pools are built to the Ventura County Building Code, which adopts the California Residential Code and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 115922
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 at least two of the following seven drowning preven...
Pool barriers in unincorporated Ventura County follow California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Code Sec. 115922), which the County enforces through the Ventura County Building Code. When a permit is issued for a new or remodeled residential pool or spa, it must include at least two of seven drowning-prevention safety features.
Ventura County Pool Safety Certificate (Form B59, Rev. 2/10/2023); County of Ventura Building Code, VCBC 3109.3; California Health and Safety Code 115922-115923
When a permit is issued for construction of a new or remodeled swimming pool or spa at a single-family residence, the swimming pool or spa shall be provided with drowning prevention safety measures for protection of children and other occupants who may access the pool from the home, from adjacent properties, and from the public way. (County of Ventura Building Code, VCBC 3109.3) Select one comp...
Pool safety in unincorporated Ventura County follows California's Swimming Pool Safety Act. Health and Safety Code Sec. 115928 requires antientrapment suction outlet protection on new pools and spas, and Sec. 115922 requires at least two of seven drowning-prevention features. The County verifies compliance through the Ventura County Building Code permit and inspection.
California Health & Safety Code § 115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
(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 at least two of the following seven drowning prevention saf...
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Ventura County follow Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance setbacks and the Ventura County Building Code. Under NCZO Sec. 8106-5.13, pools may sit within 3 feet of side and rear lot lines, but pools holding less than 18 inches of water are exempt. Pools needing a permit must meet pool-safety standards.
Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
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 at least two of the following seven drowning preven...
Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Ventura County follow the same Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance setbacks as pools. Under NCZO Sec. 8106-5.13, spas may be built within 3 feet of side and rear lot lines. Permanent spas need a building permit and must satisfy California's Swimming Pool Safety Act, where an approved safety cover is a recognized feature.
Cal. Health & Safety Code Div. 104, Pt. 10, Ch. 5 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
“Swimming pool” includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. (b) “Public swimming pool” means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located...
10 cities in Ventura County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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