On January 1, 2026, there were filed in the office of the City Clerk, one copy of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.
(Prior code § 14-1000; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-03-04-1204, 3/4/2025; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 115920 through 115929 the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is amended as follows:
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Chapter 3, Section 305.2.1 Item 1 "Barrier height and clearances" is amended as follows:
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The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1,219 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the required barrier.
(Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
Pools wholly or partially below grade maintaining in excess of 24 inches depth of water shall for the purpose of the Building Code constitute a structure as defined by this code except for purposes of zoning as covered under Title 16 of this code. Construction and location requirements shall conform to applicable code requirements with the following exceptions:
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Pools shall be located to allow for adequate fencing and the location of such fencing or enclosure shall be indicated on drawing provided with each permit application.
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Poured concrete shall be minimum of 2,000 psi at 28 days and pneumatically placed concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 2,500 pounds based upon an approved design mix with special inspection waived. All pneumatically placed concrete work shall be done in a continuous operation.
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Provide drainage away from pool at ground level so as to flow away from pool, other structures, and adjacent properties as required by this code.
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All pools shall be provided with construction features such as underground drainage, surrounding expansion joints or collars, and any drywell systems engineered to overcome possible damage caused by expansive soil conditions.
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Construction shall generally conform to all code requirements for similar work including general construction, electrical and plumbing requirements as deemed applicable by the Department of Community Development.
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Pool equipment shall not be located in required front or side yards and shall be screened from view when viewed from off the property.
(Prior code § 14-1002; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)