Above-ground pools in Corona need building permits if over 18 inches deep or 2,000 gallons (CRC Appendix V). Pool Safety Act applies; small inflatable kiddie pools under the threshold are exempt.
Corona treats above-ground pools the same as in-ground pools when they exceed 18 inches in depth or 2,000 gallons in capacity. A building permit, plan check, electrical permit (for pumps and heaters), and final inspection are required. Common above-ground pools (e.g., 24-ft round, 4-ft deep steel-wall) clearly exceed both thresholds. The Pool Safety Act applies in full: at least two of seven safety features, including either a 60-inch enclosure or pool walls + removable ladder PLUS another approved feature like a safety cover or door alarm (note: the wall of the pool itself can satisfy the enclosure if the wall is at least 48 inches and ladders are removable or lockable). Setbacks from property lines (typically 5 ft) and structures must be observed. Pool pump/filter equipment must be on a stable pad, with electrical bonding to the pool wall and a GFCI-protected dedicated circuit. Above-ground pools in front yards are generally prohibited; rear and side yards only. Inflatable kiddie pools and small portable pools under 18 inches deep and under 2,000 gallons are exempt from permits but still must be supervised. HOAs may impose additional aesthetic restrictions on visible above-ground pools.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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