Pool enclosures must be at least 60 inches (5 ft) high with self-closing, self-latching gates per CA Building Code and Torrance requirements.
Torrance adopts the California Building Code (2025 Edition), which includes pool enclosure requirements. Pool barriers must be at least 5 feet tall with no gaps allowing a 4-inch sphere to pass. Gates must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching with the device at least 54 inches above ground. The enclosure must be designed so it cannot be readily climbed by small children — horizontal and diagonal members that could serve as a ladder are prohibited. A minimum 3-foot open and unobstructed passageway must be maintained between the pool and property lines or any fence/wall.
Non-compliant pool enclosures violate the adopted California Building Code. Stop-work orders and fines may apply. Contact Building & Safety at (310) 618-2870.
Torrance, CA
Amplified sound must not exceed 15 dBA above ambient at property lines. On Sundays/holidays, amplified sound limited to 10 AM-6 PM. Must stay 200 ft from chu...
Torrance, CA
Torrance prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making loud noises that disturb the peace of residential neighborhoods under TMC §41.1.2. Animal Control ha...
Torrance, CA
Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
Torrance, CA
Powered gardening equipment including leaf blowers may operate Mon-Fri and 9 AM-5 PM Saturdays. Prohibited Sundays/holidays. Homeowners exempt 10 AM-4 PM on ...
Torrance, CA
Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
Torrance, CA
Dogs must be licensed annually and kept under control at all times per LA County Code Title 10, adopted by Torrance. Rabies vaccination required.
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