Per California Building Code §3109 (as adopted by the City of Riverside) and California Health & Safety Code §115923, any pool or spa with water depth over 18 inches must be surrounded by a barrier at least 60 inches high. Openings cannot pass a 4-inch sphere, the bottom gap cannot exceed 2 inches, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the release placed at least 60 inches above grade.
The City of Riverside R-3 Pool Barrier handout (Building & Safety Division) requires: (1) minimum 60-inch barrier height measured from the side facing away from the pool; (2) maximum 2-inch gap between barrier bottom and grade; (3) horizontal members on the pool side must be at least 45 inches apart (or the climbable side cannot face the pool); (4) chain-link mesh cannot exceed 1¼ inches square unless slatted to 1¾ inches; (5) gates open AWAY from the pool, are self-closing, and self-latching with the latch release at least 60 inches above grade; (6) any opening within 18 inches of the latch release must be less than ½ inch. A dwelling wall used as part of the barrier must have door alarms (per CRC R329 / CBC §3109.4.4.3) sounding for at least 30 seconds, audible throughout the home, with a manual deactivation switch at least 54 inches above the floor.
Failure to install or maintain a compliant barrier is grounds for a stop-work order, denial of final inspection, and revocation of the certificate of occupancy. Code Enforcement (951-826-5633) may cite under RMC §1.01.110: infraction fines start at $100 (1st), $200 (2nd), $500 (3rd in 12 months); willful violations may be charged as misdemeanors (up to $1,000 and/or 6 months jail).
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