Folsom, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Required
- At least 2 of 7 features
- Drain Covers
- Anti-entrapment per VGB federal law
- Door Alarms
- Audible, not disable-able easily
- Inspection at Sale
- Required under HSC §115922(e)
Summary
California HSC §115922 requires pools built or remodeled after January 1, 2018 to have at least TWO of seven approved safety features: enclosing fence, safety cover, removable mesh, exit alarms on doors, pool alarm, self-latching devices on doors, or other ASTM-approved drowning prevention.
115922.
(a) Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:
(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home.
(2) Removable mesh fencing that meets the ASTM International F2286 standard in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.
(3) A manually operated or power-operated safety pool cover that is accompanied by a label verifying that the cover meets the specifications of the ASTM International F1346-23 standard.
(4) Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors and windows that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa without any intervening enclosure.
(5) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home's doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.
(6) An alarm in good repair and operable as designed that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water.
Full Breakdown
The seven approved safety features under HSC §115922(a): (1) enclosure that isolates the pool from the home; (2) approved safety pool cover per ASTM F1346; (3) exit alarms on the residence doors that provide direct access to the pool (must produce an audible warning when the door is opened); (4) self-closing, self-latching devices on all doors providing direct access to the pool with release mechanism at least 54 inches above the floor; (5) swimming pool alarm that detects unauthorized entry to the water and meets ASTM F2208; (6) other means of protection that afford equal or greater protection, provided the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than listed options, and which is independently verified by an approved testing laboratory; (7) removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286 with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act requires anti-entrapment drain covers. At sale, a home inspector must inspect pool safety features (HSC §115922(e)).
Violations & Fines
Sale without proper inspection/disclosure: Civil Code §1102 penalties. Non-compliant pool: cannot be filled/used.
Frequently Asked Questions
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