Glenn County, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Safety Rules (2026)

For private residential pools, Glenn County relies on the statewide California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code 115922-115929) rather than a local safety code, because its former local fence chapter (Ch. 720.10) was repealed by Ordinance 1247 in December 2013. At permit, HSC 115922 requires at least two of seven approved drowning-prevention features (enclosure, removable mesh fence, ASTM safety cover, door/window exit alarms, self-closing/self-latching door device, in-water alarm, or equivalent). Statewide pool construction rules also require anti-entrapment suction outlet covers and circulation/filtration systems on new pools and spas. Buyers and sellers should note California law (Civil Code 1102.6) requires disclosure of pool safety features at sale. Separately, Glenn County Environmental Health runs a Recreational Health Program that permits and inspects PUBLIC pools and spas (apartment complexes, HOAs, hotels, clubs, schools) under California Code of Regulations Title 22 - this does not cover private single-family pools. Property owners should verify which rules apply to their specific pool with the County before construction; the Building Division confirms private-pool safety features at plan check and final inspection.