Camarillo, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Camarillo, CA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Triggers Code
- Water depth >18 inches
- Barrier Height
- >=60 inches above grade
- Bottom Gap
- <=2 inches (4 inches on solid deck)
- Gate
- Self-closing, self-latching, latch >=54 inches
- Extra Features
- 2 of 7 required (covers, alarms, etc.)
- State Law
- CA HSC 115920-115929
- Building Code
- 2022 CRC Appendix AX
- Permit Issuer
- Camarillo Community Development
- Confirm Fees
- Camarillo Building Division (805) 388-5360
Summary
Above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches in Camarillo are regulated as swimming pools under the California Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929) and CRC Appendix AX. A 60-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gates plus at least two of seven safety features are required. Building permit is required from Camarillo Community Development.
(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 safety features:
(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home.
(2) Removable mesh fencing that meets the ASTM International F2286 standard in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.
(3) A manually operated or power-operated safety pool cover that is accompanied by a label verifying that the cover meets the specifications of the ASTM International F1346-23 standard.
(4) Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors and windows that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa without any intervening enclosure.
(5) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home's doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.
(6) An alarm in good repair and operable as designed that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics:
(a) Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool, and are self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.
(b) A minimum height of 60 inches.
(c) A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of two inches.
(d) Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than four inches in diameter.
(e) An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over.
Full Breakdown
California Health & Safety Code 115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act) defines a swimming pool as any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing containing water over 18 inches deep, which captures most above-ground pools. The barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade on the exterior side, with no more than 2 inches between the bottom of the barrier and grade (4 inches if mounted on a solid deck or on top of the above-ground pool wall). Gaps cannot pass a 4-inch sphere. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above grade. Newly installed pools must include at least two of seven additional safety features (e.g., approved safety pool cover, removable mesh fence, exit alarms on doors, pool alarm). Camarillo enforces the 2022 California Residential Code (CRC) Appendix AX. Building permits are issued by Camarillo Community Development Department.
Violations & Fines
Permit fees apply. Code violations under CMC Chapter 1.16 carry administrative penalties of $100-$750 per violation per day. The County Health Department may also act on barrier violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the pool wall itself count as the barrier?
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