1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Pool barriers in unincorporated Monterey County are governed by the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920-115929) and California Building Code §3109. Any new or remodeled pool deeper than 18 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens away from the pool, OR provide at least two of seven approved drowning-prevention safety features. The County adopts and enforces these standards through its Building Inspection Office.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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