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Chapter 31B — PUBLIC POOLS

3122B Pool Equipment Enclosure — 2025 California Building Code

California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 3122B · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

For pools constructed on or after January 1, 2013, pool equipment shall be enclosed as follows: 1. All equipment installed for recirculation, filtration and disinfection of pool water shall be installed so that access is limited to persons authorized by the pool owner or operator; and 2. Pool equipment shall be mounted on a continuous slab of concrete or other equivalent easily cleanable and nonabsorbent material; and 3. Floors shall be sloped a minimum of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) per foot to a drain.

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