Pool barriers in Vineyard must be at least 60 inches high with no openings allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere, self-closing/self-latching gates with latches 60 inches above grade, and at least two of the seven CA Pool Safety Act drowning prevention features. Required by CRC §R326 / CA H&SC §115920.
California Residential Code §R326 and Health & Safety Code §115920-115929 (the Pool Safety Act) - adopted by Sacramento County in SCC Title 16 - require an enclosing barrier at least 60 inches in height for any new or remodeled pool. The barrier's exterior face cannot have hand- or footholds (chain link must be 11-gauge or smaller). Gates must open AWAY from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 60 inches above grade. Gaps cannot allow a 4-inch sphere to pass. Additionally, building permit issuance requires at least TWO of the seven CA Pool Safety Act features.
Building permit cannot be finaled until barrier is verified compliant. Non-compliant barriers on existing pools: code enforcement order with $100/$200/$500 administrative escalation.
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