Beyond the H&S §115920 two-feature enclosure rule, Fresno pool operators must comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) for anti-entrapment drain covers, NEC Article 680 for electrical bonding and GFCI protection, and FMC §10-105 noise limits on pool equipment. Commercial and STR pools have additional California public pool rules under H&S §116025.
Federal VGB Act (15 USC §§8001-8008) requires ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-compliant anti-entrapment drain covers on all public and many residential pool drains, and either dual drains spaced 3+ feet apart or a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS). NEC Article 680 requires equipotential bonding of pool metal components and GFCI protection on all outlets within 20 feet of the pool. FMC §10-105 caps equipment noise at 50 dBA at the property line at night; timers and pad placement matter. Short-term rentals are considered commercial and must comply with the California Code of Regulations Title 22 public pool rules including water quality testing, handrails, and depth markings. Private residential pools are not subject to Title 22. Pool chemistry (free chlorine 1-4 ppm, pH 7.2-7.8) is managed by the owner; strong hypochlorite storage must comply with H&S §25501 Hazardous Materials Business Plan threshold only at commercial volumes. Drowning reporting: any pool drowning or near-drowning must be reported to local authorities and CCR Title 22 for permitted public pools.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Fresno code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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