Jurupa Valley, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- State trigger
- Building permit for new or remodeled pool/spa at a single-family home
- Requirement
- At least 2 of 7 drowning-prevention safety features
- City implementation
- Primary barrier (JVMC 6.30) + 1 secondary feature
- Secondary options
- ASTM F2286 mesh fence, approved safety cover, ASTM F2208 pool alarm, or approved alternative
- Documentation
- Both features must be stated on plans with spec sheets
- State law
- Cal. H&S Code 115922 (eff. Jan 1, 2018, SB 442)
Summary
When a permit is issued for a new or remodeled pool/spa at a single-family home, Jurupa Valley requires at least two of the seven state drowning-prevention features, with the primary barrier plus one secondary feature documented on the plans.
115922.(a) Except as provided in Section 115925, 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 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device. (3) An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 115921.
Full Breakdown
Effective January 1, 2018, California Health & Safety Code section 115922 requires that when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, or the remodeling of an existing pool or spa, at a private single-family home, the pool or spa be equipped with at least two of seven drowning-prevention safety features. The seven features are: (1) an isolation enclosure meeting H&S 115923; (2) removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286 with a self-closing/self-latching, key-lockable gate; (3) an approved safety pool cover; (4) exit alarms on the home's doors with direct pool access; (5) a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism no lower than 54 inches on the home's doors; (6) an in-pool alarm certified to ASTM F2208; or (7) other independently verified means of equal or greater protection.
30: the city requires a complying primary barrier (which may use the dwelling wall with protected door openings) plus one secondary barrier - removable mesh fencing (ASTM F2286), an approved safety cover, an in-pool alarm (ASTM F2208), or other means approved by the Building Official. The two chosen features must be clearly stated on the plans with documentation and spec sheets, and the building official inspects the features before final approval.
Violations & Fines
If the two required drowning-prevention features are not provided and documented, the pool cannot pass the building official's final inspection and the permit will not receive final approval (Cal. H&S Code 115922(b)).
Frequently Asked Questions
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