Swimming pool permit rules in Modesto, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Modesto requires a building permit from the city's Building Safety Division before constructing, installing, or substantially remodeling any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Permits include separate electrical, plumbing, and barrier inspections.
The City of Modesto adopts the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, and California Plumbing Code by reference in Modesto Municipal Code Title 9 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code). These codes require a building permit for any pool, spa, or hot tub installation. The Building Safety Division (1010 10th Street, Suite 3100, Modesto, CA 95354; (209) 577-5232) accepts plan submittals via the eTRAKiT Online Permits Portal, processes plan review, issues permits, and conducts required inspections - including pre-gunite/steel, electrical bonding, plumbing pressure test, gas line, and the mandatory pool-barrier final inspection. Permit fees follow the Building Safety Division Fee Schedule adopted annually by the City Council. Per the City of Modesto Building Permits page: 'The City of Modesto requires permits so that it can ensure that construction is being done properly and in accordance with all life safety requirements and building codes.' Demolition of an existing pool also requires a permit through the same division.
Construction without a permit subjects the owner to investigation fees (typically double the regular permit fee under the California Building Code as adopted), a stop-work order, code-enforcement citations under MMC Title 9, and a requirement to expose covered work for inspection. Unpermitted work may also create title/disclosure problems on sale of the property.
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