Swimming Pools & Spas in Washoe County, NV (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools, spas and hot tubs need the same building permit and barrier as in-ground pools. The pool wall itself may serve as the barrier if it is at least 48 inches high; any ladder or steps must be lockable, removable, or separately fenced to block access.
Above-ground pool rules in Washoe County
Some Restrictions2018 ISPSC §305 (Washoe Co. Residential Pool handout)
Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then: 1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access, or 2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of items i through ix.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Hot tubs and spas require a building permit and are subject to the same barrier rules as pools, but a spa or hot tub fitted with an ASTM F1346 safety cover is exempt from the ISPSC 305.2–305.7 barrier provisions. Public spas cannot bar supervised children under 12.
Hot tub and spa rules in Washoe County
Some Restrictions2018 ISPSC §305 (Washoe Co. Residential Pool handout)
Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover, which complies with ASTM F 1346, shall be exempt from the barrier provisions of ISPSC 305.2 through 305.7.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Washoe County
1 cities in Washoe County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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