Swimming Pools & Spas in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Ridgecrest, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Fencing Requirements
Ridgecrest enforces a layered framework: local Ridgecrest Municipal Code Chapter XI § 11-1.1 (Protective Enclosure for Swimming Pools, Etc.), the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929), and the 2022 California Building Code §3109 / California Residential Code Appendix AX adopted under the building department. Any swimming pool, fish pond, wading pool, or artificial body of water 18 inches or deeper must be enclosed by a permanent barrier of at least five feet (60 inches), and new or remodeled pools must include at least two of seven approved drowning prevention features.
Pool Fencing Requirements in Ridgecrest
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Health & Safety Code, Division 104, Part 10, Chapter 5, Article 2.5
An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics: (a) Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool, and are self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.
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