All swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in Ojai must have safety barriers per CA Building Code Section 3109 and the Swimming Pool Safety Act. Barriers must be at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
California Building Code Section 3109 and Health & Safety Code 115920-115929 require pool barriers for all new and substantially remodeled pools. Barriers must be at least 60 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 60 inches above grade. Openings in barriers may not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Building walls may serve as part of the barrier if windows and doors have self-closing devices or alarms. At least two of seven safety features must be provided (fencing, covers, alarms, etc.). Hot tubs with lockable covers may satisfy the barrier requirement.
Non-compliant barrier: immediate correction notice. Pool permit will not be finalized without compliant barrier. Liability for accidents involving non-compliant barriers.
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