California Swimming Pool Safety Act requires at least one additional safety feature beyond fencing: pool cover, alarm system, or self-closing doors leading to pool area.
Under the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (adopted by Torrance through the California Building Code 2025), new or remodeled private pools require at least two drowning prevention safety features from the approved list: pool enclosure meeting height and design standards; removable mesh fencing meeting ASTM F2286; manually or power-operated safety pool cover meeting ASTM F1346-23; exit alarms on doors and windows with direct pool access providing audible continuous alarm or repeating verbal warning. Pools in residential zones are for resident and guest use only. The installation of fire sprinklers is not required for the pool structure itself.
Non-compliance with the Swimming Pool Safety Act may result in permit denial, stop-work orders, and fines.
Torrance, CA
Amplified sound must not exceed 15 dBA above ambient at property lines. On Sundays/holidays, amplified sound limited to 10 AM-6 PM. Must stay 200 ft from chu...
Torrance, CA
Torrance prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making loud noises that disturb the peace of residential neighborhoods under TMC §41.1.2. Animal Control ha...
Torrance, CA
Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
Torrance, CA
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Torrance, CA
Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
Torrance, CA
Dogs must be licensed annually and kept under control at all times per LA County Code Title 10, adopted by Torrance. Rabies vaccination required.
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