Rancho Cucamonga follows California H and S Code 115920. Pools and spas need a barrier at least 60 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates plus two safety features.
California's Swimming Pool Safety Act, Health and Safety Code sections 115920-115929, applies in full to Rancho Cucamonga. Any new pool, spa, or pool/spa remodel requires the installation of at least two approved drowning-prevention safety features from the statutory list, including an enclosure barrier at least 60 inches high, removable mesh fencing with self-closing self-latching gate, an approved pool safety cover, exit alarms on doors providing direct access to the pool, a self-closing/self-latching device on doors giving direct pool access, or an approved pool alarm. The barrier requirement mandates a fence at least 60 inches high measured from the pool side with no gaps wider than 4 inches and no horizontal crossmembers on the pool side that provide a foothold. Gates must open outward from the pool and self-latch at least 60 inches high. Building and Safety verifies compliance before issuing a certificate of occupancy for new pool construction. Non-compliance carries both civil liability and code enforcement consequences.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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