Ventura enforces California Building Code pool barrier requirements under SBMC Title 14 and the building code. All residential pools require a minimum 5-foot barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. The pool barrier must completely enclose the pool area.
Ventura follows the California Building Code and Health and Safety Code 115920-115929 for pool barrier requirements. All residential swimming pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) in height. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 60 inches above grade or on the pool side at a specific height. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Doors providing direct access to the pool from the home must have self-closing devices and alarms or have an approved pool safety cover. Above-ground pools with 48-inch or taller walls may satisfy the barrier requirement if the ladder is removable or lockable.
Failure to maintain proper pool barriers may result in code enforcement citations, building code violations, and fines of $100-$1,000 per day. Non-compliant pools may be required to be drained and covered until barriers are installed.
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