Swimming pool permit rules in Compton, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Building permits are required for all swimming pools in Compton holding 3,000+ gallons of water. Plan check, inspections, and compliance with CA Title 24 pool safety standards are mandatory. Separate electrical and plumbing permits may also be needed.
Under CMC Chapter 15 (Construction Codes), the City of Compton adopts the 2019 California Administrative Code and the California Building Standards Code by reference. A building permit is required for the construction of in-ground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons, and are installed entirely above ground are exempt from building permits. All pool construction must comply with the California Residential Code Section 3109, the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code Sections 115920-115929), and the adopted building code. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits are also required for pool systems.
Construction without a permit is a building code violation punishable as a misdemeanor: fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both.
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