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Isleton vs Rancho Cordova

How do fencing requirements rules compare between Isleton, CA and Rancho Cordova, CA?

Isleton and Rancho Cordova have similar restriction levels.

Isleton, CA

Sacramento County

Heavy Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code 115922 requires a pool barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. Pools built since 2007 need at least 2 safety features.

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Rancho Cordova, CA

Sacramento County

Heavy Restrictions

Rancho Cordova pool enclosures must comply with California Building Code and Health and Safety Code section 115923. The enclosure must be at least 60 inches tall, have no climbable features or gaps exceeding 4 inches, and include self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward away from the pool with latches at least 60 inches above the ground.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactIsletonRancho Cordova
Barrier HeightMinimum 60 inches-
GateSelf-closing self-latchingSelf-closing, self-latching
Features2 required post-2007-
StatuteH&S 115920-115929-
Real EstateDisclosure required-
Height-At least 60 inches
Ground Gap-Max 2 inches
Picket Spacing-Max 1.75 inches typical
State Law-HSC 115923

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Isleton FAQ

How tall does my pool fence have to be?

At least 60 inches (5 feet) under California Health and Safety Code 115922.

Do alarms count as a safety feature?

Yes. Door exit alarms and pool immersion alarms are 2 of the approved features under the 2-feature rule.

Rancho Cordova FAQ

Can my house wall be part of the pool barrier?

Yes, but doors providing direct pool access must have alarms or other approved safety features per HSC 115922.

Do I need to upgrade an older pool barrier?

Only when permits are pulled for substantial remodels or repairs triggering the current safety feature requirements.

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