California Pool Safety Act (H&S Section 115920) requires 60-inch minimum barriers plus two additional drowning prevention features. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening away from pool. Door latches at 54 inches minimum.
San Marcos enforces the California Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code Section 115920) requiring all new or remodeled in-ground pools to have a 60-inch minimum physical barrier plus at least two additional drowning prevention features from seven options. 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 direct-access doors must have self-closing, self-latching devices at 54 inches. Acceptable additional features include ASTM F2286 mesh fencing, ASTM F1346 pool covers, and ASTM F2208 pool alarms.
Non-compliant pool barriers may prevent permit finalization. Homeowners face liability for accidents at non-compliant pools. Fines for safety violations.
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