Section 145.0303 of the San Diego Municipal Code requires that a fence at least 60 inches high be installed completely around the swimming pool. Any gates in the fence must have a self-latching and self-closing device.
All in-ground swimming pools require a permit. Prefabricated above ground pools (5,000 gallons or less) don't require a permit. Fences up to seven feet tall do not require a permit. However, fences over six feet are prohibited in the front yard setback, and fences over three feet are prohibited in visibility areas.
In California, any pool regardless of its size or shape built or remodeled after 2007 requires a pool fence. This includes spas and portable, in-ground or inflatable pools that contain over 18 inches of water.
Building a deck around your above-ground pool often means you need to adhere to specific local building codes, and may need to get permits. While above-ground pools themselves typically don't require permits due to their non-permanent nature, adding a deck changes the equation.
All in-ground pools as well as above-ground pools that hold 3,000 gallons of water or more are required to obtain a Building Permit. Spas do not require a building permit but a permit is required for the electrical work. Other code requirements include safety fencing and gate alarms.
Typically, a pool fence is required if the body of water is at least 18 inches deep. If there is a deck around the above ground pool, that may affect the requirements in some states, so you need to check your local laws. But, many do stick with the four feet pool fence rule.
FLEXIBLE DEMAND CONTROLS. Over time, pool controls in the state of California will be equipped with features to allow California utilities manage pump usage when necessary in order to soften demand spikes and more efficiently control flow of electricity through the grid.
California Pool Fence Specifications The fence must have a minimum height of sixty inches. A maximum vertical clearance from the floor to the bottom of the fence of 2 inches. If there are gaps, it should not allow passage of an object that is more than four inches in diameter.
Section 145.0303 of the San Diego Municipal Code requires that a fence at least 60 inches high be installed completely around the swimming pool. Any gates in the fence must have a self-latching and self-closing device. For additional information, call Paul Elias, Senior Building Inspector, at (619)236-5528.