Costa Mesa requires a minimum 5-foot pool barrier and at least two additional safety features under the California Swimming Pool Safety Act. Pool barriers must be maintained per California Building Code requirements.
Under the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC Section 115920 et seq.) as enforced in Costa Mesa, all residential pools and spas must have an enclosure with a minimum 5-foot barrier. Property owners must provide at least two additional safety features: removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286, approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM F1346, pool water detection alarm meeting ASTM F2208, or exit alarms and self-closing/self-latching mechanisms on direct-access doors. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and key-lockable. Costa Mesa's fence height regulations specify maximum heights by material type, so pool barriers must also comply with zone-specific fence standards. Barrier fencing and gates must be maintained as required by the California Building Code.
Pool barrier violations are serious safety issues enforced through building inspections and Code Enforcement. Non-compliance may result in pool closure orders and fines.
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