Corona, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Corona, CA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Permit/License
- Permits required if pool is over 18 in deep or 2,000 gal
- Pool/Spa Rules
- Pool Safety Act applies (2 of 7 features)
- Measurement
- Pool wall (48+ in) can serve as enclosure with removable ladder
- Authority
- Setbacks typically 5 ft from property lines
- Authority
- Front-yard above-ground pools generally prohibited
Summary
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.
115921. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Swimming pool” or “pool” means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. “Swimming pool” includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. (b) “Public swimming pool” means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club.
Full Breakdown
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. , 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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