Swimming pool permit rules in Long Beach, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
A building permit is required for pool and spa installation in Long Beach. Pools cannot be in required front yards where fences over 5 ft are prohibited. Plans must include drainage, fencing, and safety feature details.
Under LBMC Title 18 (Long Beach Building Standards Code), a building permit is required for the construction of swimming pools and spas. Per LBMC 18.04.020, swimming, bathing, and wading pools not over 2 feet in depth and not having a surface area exceeding 250 square feet, where there is no electrical or plumbing installation, are exempt from permits. For permitted pools, building plans must include a fully dimensioned plot plan showing the location of the pool or spa, pool enclosure, and all accessory equipment with setbacks to all adjacent buildings, property lines, and slopes. Pools must comply with use and location requirements of the Long Beach Zoning Code and shall not be located in any required yard where fences 5 feet in height are prohibited or in the required front yard. Every pool or spa must be equipped with an approved filter unit and drain complying with the California Plumbing Code.
Construction of a pool without a building permit is a code enforcement violation subject to stop-work orders, fines, and requirements to bring the pool into compliance. Permits are obtained at the Development Permit Center, 411 W. Ocean Blvd, 2nd Floor.
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