Reedley, CA Fence Regulations: Pool Barriers (2026)

Pool barriers in Reedley are governed by the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929) and the California Building Code adopted under RMC 9-1-1. The state law requires that new or remodeled swimming pools and spas at residential properties with water over 18 inches deep must have at least two of seven approved safety features. These include an enclosure meeting ASTM F1908 standards, removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286, approved safety pool covers, exit alarms on doors providing direct access to the pool, self-closing and self-latching devices on doors with direct pool access, alarm systems for pool water surface disturbance, and other means of protection deemed acceptable by the enforcement agency. Pool enclosure fences must be at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall. Gates must open away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch mechanism placed at least 60 inches above ground. The maximum vertical clearance between the ground and the bottom of the enclosure is 2 inches to prevent children from crawling under. Horizontal fence members must be spaced to prevent climbing, with no openings larger than 4 inches. The Reedley Building Division inspects pool barriers as part of the building permit and final inspection process.