Pool safety in unincorporated LA County is governed by CA HSC 115920-115929 and CA Title 24. Barriers, drain covers, and at least one additional safety feature are mandatory. Vacant properties must drain pools. LA County Building & Safety enforces all pool safety requirements.
Pool safety in unincorporated LA County is governed by the CA Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929) and CA Building Code Title 24. All pools and spas require barrier protection plus at least one additional approved safety feature. Approved features include: pool alarms (ASTM E2017), safety covers (ASTM F1346), isolation fences, and self-closing doors with alarms from the house to pool area. Anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act are required on all pools and spas. CPR signage and emergency contact information must be posted at the pool area.
Non-compliant pool safety features carry fines of $250-$1,000 per day. Non-compliant drain covers must be replaced immediately — pools may be ordered closed until compliant. Building & Safety conducts pool safety inspections and can red-tag non-compliant pools. Property owners face significant civil liability for injuries or drownings attributable to safety deficiencies.
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