All residential swimming pools and spas in Thousand Oaks must be enclosed by a safety barrier at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Requirements follow California Building Code Section 3109 and the Swimming Pool Safety Act.
Pool fencing requirements in Thousand Oaks follow California Building Code Section 3109 and Health and Safety Code Sections 115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act). Barriers must be at least 60 inches high with no footholds or handholds that could enable climbing. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latches at least 54 inches above grade on the pool side. Fence openings must not permit passage of a 4-inch sphere. If the house wall forms part of the barrier, all doors providing pool access must have alarms or self-closing mechanisms. Removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286 is accepted. New pool permits require barrier plan approval before construction begins. Existing pools must maintain compliant barriers at all times.
Non-compliant pool barriers are building code violations subject to immediate correction orders. Fines range from $100 to $500. The pool may be ordered drained until barriers meet code requirements.
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