Irvine enforces comprehensive pool safety under IMC Section 5-9-304 and the California Swimming Pool Safety Act. All pools require protection fences, anti-entrapment devices, GFCI protection, and at least two safety features from the state-mandated list.
Under IMC Section 5-9-304 and HSC §115920-115929, all residential pools in Irvine must have: a protection fence with self-closing/self-latching gates; anti-entrapment drain covers (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8); GFCI protection for all pool-area electrical circuits; and for new construction, at least two safety features from HSC §115922 (enclosure fence, removable mesh fence, safety cover, pool alarm, door/gate alarms, or other approved devices). Pools must also have anti-entrapment suction covers per the VGB Act. Existing pools must maintain protection fences in good condition per IMC §5-9-304.
Non-compliance is a safety violation subject to immediate enforcement. Property owners are liable for injuries from non-compliant pool safety features.
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