California Health and Safety Code 115920 et seq. requires 60-inch pool barriers with self-closing gates; Sacramento enforces at permit and inspection.
Under California Health and Safety Code section 115920 (Swimming Pool Safety Act), every residential pool or spa built or remodeled after 2018 must have at least two drowning prevention features from a list of seven. The most common is an enclosure at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward and latch release 54 inches above the ground. Sacramento building officials inspect at final pool permit signoff. Gaps in the barrier cannot exceed 4 inches and openings cannot allow a 4-inch sphere to pass.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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