Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fencing requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Pool barriers required per CA Building Code Title 24 Ch. 31 and CA H&S §115920. Minimum 60-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Enforced via Fresno County Building Dept.
CA Pool Safety Act §115920-115929 requires enclosure meeting 5 specific standards. Fresno County Building Division enforces during permit inspection. Barriers must be at least 60 inches high, no gaps >4 inches, self-closing/self-latching gates opening outward. Property lines may form part of the enclosure. ONE additional safety feature required (pool cover, alarm, or self-closing/self-latching doors to house).
Uncovered/unfenced pool: abatement order + $100-$500 fine. Child drowning: potential criminal liability (PC §273a).
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