Bostonia, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Features required
- Two of seven
- Option 1
- Compliant 60-inch enclosure
- Option 2
- ASTM mesh fence
- Option 3
- Safety cover / exit alarms
- Enforced by
- San Diego County building
Summary
San Diego County enforces the CA Swimming Pool Safety Act for Bostonia. New or remodeled residential pools must include at least two of seven approved drowning-prevention features, such as an enclosure, ASTM mesh fence, safety cover, door/window exit alarms, or a water-entry alarm.
the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features
Full Breakdown
Under Health & Safety Code section 115922, when a County building permit is issued the pool must carry at least two of these seven features: (1) a compliant enclosure; (2) removable ASTM F2286 mesh fencing; (3) an ASTM F1346 safety cover; (4) exit alarms on doors/windows with direct pool access; (5) self-closing, self-latching devices on doors with a release at least 54 inches high; (6) an ASTM F2208 water-entry alarm; or (7) other protection verified equivalent by an approved lab. Certain combinations (e.g., two alarms on the same opening) do not satisfy the two-feature rule.
Violations & Fines
Pools that do not carry two qualifying features fail inspection and cannot receive a final; existing hazards can draw County code-enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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