St. George, UT Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Who it binds
- Rental property owners only
- Standard
- Pool must stay clean, safe, sanitary
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor
- Enforcement
- Admin code enforcement hearing
- Not covered
- No citywide fencing/drain-cover code
Summary
St. George's only citywide pool-condition rule sits in the rental housing code: landlords must keep any pool, spa, or hot tub on a rental property clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair.
S. Maintain swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and in good repair;
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under the Rental Fit Premises chapter, a property owner renting out a dwelling unit must maintain swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs on the premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and in good repair, alongside duties like structural upkeep, smoke detectors, and pest control. St. George has no separate citywide pool-fencing, drain-cover, or public-pool health ordinance in its own code beyond this landlord maintenance duty and the state building codes adopted by reference. The duty applies only to licensed rental housing, not owner-occupied homes.
Violations & Fines
Violating any Rental Fit Premises duty, including the pool-maintenance clause, is a class B misdemeanor enforced through the Title 1, Chapter 12 administrative code enforcement hearing program; each day of noncompliance is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St. George require pool fences or alarms for every home with a pool?
What happens if a rental's pool is left unsafe or dirty?
Sources & Official References
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