Pasadena requires VGB-compliant drain covers, rescue equipment, and at least two safety features per California's Swimming Pool Safety Act for all residential pools built or remodeled after 2007.
California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code § 115920-115929) requires at least two of seven safety features for residential pools: fencing, safety covers, door alarms, self-latching doors, pool alarms, anti-entrapment devices, or automatic safety covers. All pools must have VGB Act compliant drain covers. GFCI protection is required for pool electrical circuits. Chemical storage must be secure. Pasadena building inspectors verify compliance during pool construction.
Non-compliant pools face building code violations. Sale of a property with a non-compliant pool requires disclosure and correction.
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