Swimming pools in Tehama County: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Tehama County 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	At least 2 of 7 drowning prevention features; one must be an enclosure, removable mesh fence, or safety cover. Applies: New or remodeled pool or spa at a private single-family home; the mesh fence needs a self-closing gate. § 15.24.40 · code text An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. Removable mesh fencing that meets ASTM F2286 standards. Applies: One of the at least 2 required drowning prevention features. § 15.24.40 · code text Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.
Equipment and alarms	Exit alarms on house doors that open directly to the pool or spa. Applies: One of the listed drowning prevention features. § 15.24.40 · code text Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. A pool alarm that sounds when someone enters the water, meeting ASTM Standard F2208. Applies: One of the listed drowning prevention features. § 15.24.40 · code text An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The alarm shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 "Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms,"
Gates	The gate must self-close, self-latch, and accept a key lock. Applies: Applies to the removable mesh fencing safety feature. § 15.24.40 · code text Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device. A self-closing, self-latching device with its release at least 54 inches above the floor. Applies: Applies to a house door that opens directly to the pool or spa. § 15.24.40 · code text A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home's door providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.
Permit	A building permit is required. Applies: Applies to building a new pool or spa or remodeling an existing one. § 15.24.40 · code text when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home

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Tehama County's code: The gate must self-close, self-latch, and accept a key lock. (Applies to the removable mesh fencing safety feature.) (§ 15.24.40); A self-closing, self-latching device with its release at least 54 inches above the floor. (Applies to a house door that opens directly to the pool or spa.) (§ 15.24.40).

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