Corona, CA Fence Regulations: Pool Barriers (2026)

California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health and Safety Code §115920 et seq.) applies to all single-family residential swimming pools and spas in Corona. New pools and substantial pool remodels must include at least two of seven approved drowning prevention safety features. The most common is an enclosure (isolation fence) that completely surrounds the pool and isolates it from the home, at least 60 inches in height, with no openings allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 60 inches above the ground or otherwise inaccessible to small children. Other approved features include a removable mesh pool fence with self-latching gate, an ASTM F1346-compliant safety pool cover, exit alarms on doors leading to the pool area, self-closing self-latching devices on doors providing pool access, alarms in the pool itself, and other approved devices. Corona Building Division reviews pool permits for compliance, and a final inspection verifies barrier installation before pool use is approved. Existing pools may be required to meet current standards when sold (per state disclosure law) or when a remodel triggers code compliance. Spas with locking covers meeting ASTM F1346 are typically exempt from full enclosure requirements.