California Health & Safety Code §115920 to 115929 requires multiple pool safety features: barriers, drain covers, and alarms. Anti-entrapment regulations (VGB Act) apply.
Lakewood enforces California pool safety requirements under Health & Safety Code §115920 to 115929 and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. All residential pools built after 2007 must have at least two safety features from: pool fence/barrier, approved safety cover, door/window alarms, or self-latching devices. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all public and residential pools. CPR signage recommended. Depth markers required. Real estate transactions require pool safety disclosure. Homeowner insurance implications for non-compliance are significant.
Non-compliant safety features: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. HSC §115929 violations. Real estate disclosure required at sale.
Lakewood, CA
Lakewood requires building permits for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Electrical, plumbing, and barrier inspections required.
Lakewood, CA
California law requires pool barriers (fence, wall, or cover) to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 5-foot height. Self-closing, self-latching gates.
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