Beyond the local 6-8 foot enclosure in RBMC 10-2.1524, Redondo Beach pools must meet California's Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code 115920-115929), which requires two of seven drowning-prevention features and anti-entrapment drains whenever a pool permit is issued.
When a building permit is pulled for a new or remodeled private pool or spa, the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code 115920 through 115929, as amended by SB 442 effective January 1, 2018) requires at least two of seven drowning-prevention features: an isolating enclosure meeting 115923; removable mesh fencing with a self-closing, self-latching, key-lockable gate; an approved safety pool cover (ASTM F1346); exit alarms on doors with direct pool access; self-closing self-latching devices on those doors; a pool alarm (ASTM F2208); or other equivalent protection. Locally, RBMC 10-2.1524 requires the six-to-eight-foot enclosure with a self-latching gate latched at least four feet above grade. Anti-entrapment suction outlets (dual hydraulically balanced drains per pump) are required under Health
Missing required drowning-prevention features or non-compliant suction outlets blocks final permit signoff. Operating a pool that fails the barrier or safety-feature rules can trigger building violations, mandatory abatement, and civil liability under the state Pool Safety Act.
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