Swimming pools in Pleasanton: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Pleasanton Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Pool barrier	Pools, hot tubs and spas must be fully surrounded by a fence or barrier meeting California Building Code pool rules. Applies: Applies to private pools, hot tubs and spas with water more than 18 inches deep. § 20.65.120 · code text Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas containing water more than 18 inches (457 mm) in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier in compliance with Section 3109 in the 2025 California Building Code as applicable. Existing pool enclosures may not be removed, replaced or changed in a way that makes them less safe. Applies: Applies to existing pool enclosures. § 20.65.120 · code text No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover meeting ASTM F 1346-91 are exempt from the enclosure rule. § 20.65.120 · code text Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346-91 shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Gates	Gates and doors in the barrier must be self-closing and self-latching. Applies: Applies to private pools, hot tubs and spas with water more than 18 inches deep. § 20.65.120 · code text Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching. The release mechanism must be on the pool side of the gate. Applies: Applies when the self-latching device is less than 60 inches above finished grade or landing. § 20.65.120 · code text Where the self-latching device is less than 60 inches (1,524 mm) above finished grade or landing, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate. The gate must fully close and latch when released from 6 inches open. Applies: Applies to self-closing and self-latching gates. § 20.65.120 · code text Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 inches (152 mm) from the gatepost.
Maintenance and empty pools	Pools must be kept clean, sanitary and in good repair. § 20.65.120 · code text Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.

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Pleasanton's code: Gates and doors in the barrier must be self-closing and self-latching. (Applies to private pools, hot tubs and spas with water more than 18 inches deep.) (§ 20.65.120); The release mechanism must be on the pool side of the gate. (Applies when the self-latching device is less than 60 inches above finished grade or landing.) (§ 20.65.120).

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