Showing ordinances that apply to Fruitridge Pocket, CA
Fruitridge Pocket is an unincorporated community (population 6,102) in Sacramento County, California. Because Fruitridge Pocket is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Sacramento County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fencing requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Pool enclosures must be at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates per CA HSC 115923. Sacramento County enforces through building inspections.
Under California Health and Safety Code Section 115923, swimming pool barriers must be at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall, measured from the ground on the pool side. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 60 inches above grade or on the pool side. Openings in the fence cannot exceed 4 inches. If the house forms part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool must have alarms or self-closing devices. Mesh safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 qualify as an alternative safety feature. Sacramento County Building Inspection verifies compliance at final pool inspection and at resale.
Non-compliant barriers: failed inspection, no certificate of occupancy. Missing barriers after inspection: code enforcement citation and potential civil liability for drowning incidents.
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