Hesperia enforces the California Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §§115920–115929, as amended by SB 442). New or remodeled residential pools must have at least two of seven approved drowning prevention safety features, including a compliant enclosure isolating the pool from the home.
California Health & Safety Code §115922 (Swimming Pool Safety Act, SB 442) requires a new pool or spa, or a remodel adding capacity, at a single-family residence to incorporate at least two of seven drowning prevention safety features: (1) an enclosure meeting §115923 isolating the pool from the home; (2) removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286 with a self-closing, self-latching gate; (3) an ASTM F1346 safety pool cover; (4) door/window exit alarms; (5) self-closing/self-latching devices on home doors with a release at least 54 inches high; (6) a water-entry alarm meeting ASTM F2208; or (7) approved equivalent. Enclosures under §115923 must be at least 60 inches tall with gaps no more than 4 inches and no footholds. Hesperia building inspectors verify compliance before final approval. Fence height limits under Development Code §16.20.072 still apply (typically 6 feet in side/rear yards).
Failure to install required pool safety features blocks final inspection and certificate of occupancy. Non-compliance can trigger code enforcement and civil liability for drowning incidents.
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