Pleasanton Municipal Code Ch. 20.55 Pleasanton Swimming Pool and Spa Code

A. There is adopted by reference that certain code known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, more particularly described in this section, except such portions as are amended, modified or deleted in this chapter, and the same is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this chapter.

B. Said code is the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition, prepared by International Code Council, one copy of which is on file with the Building and Safety Division for use by the public.

C. These regulations shall be known as the Pleasanton Swimming Pool and Spa Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

D. Where there is a reference in the code to the "Building Official" it shall mean the "Building and Safety Official," or in the absence of the Building and Safety Official, the interim, temporary or acting Building and Safety Official.

(Ord. 2083 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Chapter 1 is deleted and replaced by Chapter 20.04, the Pleasanton Building Administrative Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 302 is amended to read as follows:

302.1 Electrical. Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

Exception: Internal wiring for portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas.

302.2 Water Service and drainage. Piping and fittings used for water service, makeup and drainage piping for pools and spas shall comply with the California Plumbing Code. Fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping installed.

302.3 Pipe, fittings and components. Pipe, fittings and components shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50 or NSF 14. Plastic jets, fittings and outlets used in public spas shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50.

Exceptions:

302.4 Concealed piping inspection. Piping, including process piping, that is installed in trenches, shall be inspected prior to backfilling.

302.5 Backflow protection. Water supplies for pools and spas shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

302.6 Wastewater discharge. Where wastewater from pools or spas, such as backwash water from filters and water from deck drains discharge to a building drainage system, the connection shall be through an airgap in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.

302.7 Tests. Tests on water piping systems constructed of plastic piping shall not use compressed air for the test.

302.8 Maintenance. Pools and spas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.

302.8.1 Manuals. An operating and maintenance manual in accordance with industry-accepted standards shall be provided for each piece of equipment requiring maintenance.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 303 is deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

303.1 Energy. All pool and spa energy consumption shall meet the requirements in the current California Energy Efficiency Standards.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 304.2 is amended to read as follows:

304.2 Determination of impacts based on location. Pools and spas located in flood hazard areas indicated within the City of Pleasanton shall comply with Section 304.2.1 or 304.2.2.

The remainder of Section 304.2 is unchanged.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 305 is deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

305 General. Barriers or enclosures are required at outdoor pools and spas and shall comply with the California Building Code and the requirements of Sections 305.1, 305.2 and other applicable sections of this code.

305.3 Outdoor swimming pools and spas. Outdoor pools and spas shall be surrounded by a barrier or enclosure that isolates a swimming pool and meets the requirements in California Building Code Section 3109 and the California Health and Safety Code Section 115923, or the California Building Code Section 3119B, as applicable.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 306.1 is amended to read as follows:

306.1 General. The structural design and installation of decks around pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.

Section 306.9.1 is amended to read as follows:

306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code and shall be located not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) apart. Water-powered devices, such as water-powered lifts, shall have a dedicated hose bibb water source.

Exception: Residential pools and spas shall not be required to have hose bibbs located at 150-foot (45,720 mm) intervals, nor have a dedicated hose bibb for water-powered devices.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 307.1 is amended to read as follows:

307.1 General design requirements. Sections 307.1.1 through 307.1.4 shall apply to all pools and spas.

307.1.1 Glazing in hazardous locations. Hazardous locations shall be as defined in the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. Where glazing is determined to be in a hazardous location, the requirements for the glazing shall be in accordance with those codes, as applicable.

307.1.2 Color and finishes. For other than residential pools and residential spas, the colors, patterns, or finishes of the pool or spa interiors shall not obscure objects or surfaces within the pool or spa.

307.1.3 Roofs or canopies. Roofs or canopies over pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or California Residential Code as applicable and shall be constructed so as to prevent water runoff into the pool or spa.

307.1.4 Accessibility. An accessible route to and into public pools and spas shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code.

Section 307.2 is amended to read as follows:

307.2.2 Materials and structural design. Pools and spas shall conform to one or more of the standards indicated in Table 307.2.2. The structural design of pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Chapter 4 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read:

Shall comply with Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Chapter 5 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read:

Shall comply with Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Chapter 6 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read:

Shall comply with Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 703.1 is amended to read as follows:

703.1 General. Decks provided by the pool manufacturer shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Decks fabricated on-site shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)

Section 802 is amended to read as follows:

802.1 Materials of components and accessories. The materials of components and accessories used for permanent inground residential swimming pools shall be suitable for the environment in which they are installed. The materials shall be capable of fulfilling the design, installation and the intended use requirements in the California Residential Code.

802.2 Structural design. The structural design and materials shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.

(Ord. 2197 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2241 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2299, 10/21/2025)