California Pool Safety Act (H&S Section 115920) requires 60-inch minimum barriers plus two additional drowning prevention features. Self-closing self-latching gates required. Direct-access doors must have latches at 54+ inches.
El Cajon enforces the California Pool Safety Act (H&S Section 115920). All new or remodeled in-ground pools must have a 60-inch minimum physical barrier plus at least two additional drowning prevention features. Gates must open away from the pool and be self-closing with self-latching hardware at 60 inches minimum. Maximum 2-inch clearance from ground to barrier bottom. No gaps allowing 4-inch sphere passage. No handholds or footholds for climbing. All doors providing direct home-to-pool access must have self-closing, self-latching devices at 54+ inches. Acceptable features include ASTM-standard mesh fencing, pool covers, and pool alarms. El Cajon's hot climate increases pool usage and makes safety compliance critical.
Non-compliant pool barriers may prevent permit finalization. Homeowners face liability for accidents. Fines for safety violations.
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