Permit Required? Required
Typical Fee Range $300–$1,000 Includes building, electrical, and safety barrier review components.
Fee Method Valuation-based
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What's Required in Long Beach

  • Permit required for any pool 18 inches or deeper.
  • Mandatory 5-foot high safety barrier around the pool.
  • Self-closing and self-latching gates are required.
  • Electrical permit mandatory for bonding and pump wiring.
  • Plumbing permit for fill lines and drainage systems.
  • Water efficiency and graywater systems must be disclosed.

How to Get a Pool Permit in Long Beach

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Step 1: Design Plans

Hire a licensed professional for structural and site drawings.

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Step 2: Submit Application

Upload plans to the online permit portal.

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Step 3: Review Period

DSP reviews for safety barrier compliance and zoning.

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Step 4: Trade Permits

Ensure electrician and plumber pull their required sub-permits.

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Step 5: Inspections

Requires steel, plumbing, and final safety barrier checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if they meet the 18-inch depth threshold.
No, a physical 5ft barrier is required by state code.
No, you must follow local environmental drainage rules.