Pool barriers in Altadena must be at least 60 inches tall, with no more than 2 inches gap below, and gates self-closing and self-latching with latch at least 60 inches above ground (LA County Building Code Manual 3109.2).
LA County adopts the California Building Code Section 3109 for swimming-pool enclosures. The LA County Building Code Manual BCM 3109.2 requires: barrier ≥60 inches tall measured on the side away from the pool; bottom gap ≤2 inches; vertical bar spacing ≤4 inches (or solid); horizontal members ≥45 inches apart; gates self-closing and self-latching with the latch ≥60 inches above ground or shielded. California Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code 115920–115929) requires at least 2 of 7 specified safety features for any new or remodeled pool.
Failure to maintain compliant pool enclosure can void building final inspection, expose the owner to civil liability, and result in code enforcement citations.
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