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Unincorporated Santa Barbara County enforces the California Building Standards Code (California Building Code and California Residential Code, Title 24) through Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 10 (Building Regulations), together with the Swimming Pool Safety Act in California Health and Safety Code Sections 115920-115929. New or remodeled residential pools and spas at single-family homes require an enclosure at least 60 inches tall plus at least one additional drowning prevention feature, verified by Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Building and Safety at final inspection.
California Health and Safety Code Section 115923 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)
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. (b) A minimum height of 60 inches. (c) A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of two inches. (d) Gaps or voids, if any, do ...
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