All swimming pools in unincorporated San Diego County must have safety barriers at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates per the California Building Code and Swimming Pool Safety Act. Gates must open away from the pool with latches at least 60 inches above ground.
County Code Section 92.1.3109.3 and the California Swimming Pool Safety Act require pool barriers meeting specific standards. Barriers must be at least 60 inches high measured on the pool side. Maximum ground clearance of 2 inches (4 inches on concrete surfaces). No gaps allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere. Access gates must open away from the pool, be self-closing, and have self-latching devices at least 60 inches above ground. Chain link fences used as pool barriers must be at least 11.5 gauge with mesh no larger than 2.25-inch square. At least one approved safety feature (pool cover, alarm, fence, or self-latching devices) must be inspected before the pool is filled.
Pool barrier violations are serious safety issues. Failure to maintain proper barriers may result in citations, fines, and required immediate correction. Non-compliant pools may not pass final inspection.
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