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Life Jacket Policy
Residential Pool Fencing Policy
General Characteristics

Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required onboard

Yes

No

PFD type

Wearable PFD

PFD wear required

Yes

No

*

Large boats (16 feet or more) require at least one throwable Type IV PFD onboard

Yes

No

PFD wear required for personal watercraft

Yes

No

PFD wear required for towed watersports

Yes

No

Personal Flotation Device Requirements for Children

PFD requirement for children

Yes

No

Age for mandatory PFD wear

Under 13 years

PFD type

U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable PFD

When should child wear PFD

Vessel is underway, open deck

Applicable boat length

All lengths

Enforcement

Enforcement stated

Yes

No

Penalty

Not available

Notes

*All persons on board a pleasure vessel <21 feet between November 1st and May 1st must wear a PFD

*Federal regulation requires at least one wearable PFD to be available for every person onboard a recreational vessel. In the absence of a state PFD law for children, children under 13 years are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD when a recreational vessel is underway unless in an enclosed cabin or below deck.Federal Regulation on Personal Flotation Devices

Jurisdiction

Ordinance follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Pool fencing height required in this jurisdiction

Jurisdiction require that the fence fully isolates the pool (e.g., four-sided fencing)

Jurisdiction require a self-closing and self-latching gate

Jurisdiction have enforcement and compliance regulations specific for pool fencing

Notes

Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Los Angeles County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Madera County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Marin County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mariposa County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Martinez, Contra Costa County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Maywood, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 6 feet.

McFarland, Kern County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mendocino County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mendota, Fresno County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet. The building official is responsible for enforcement.

Merced, Merced County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mission Viejo, Orange County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Modesto, Stanislaus County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Modoc County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mono County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Montclair, San Bernardino County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Monte Sereno, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Montebello, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Monterey County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Moraga, Contra Costa County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Napa County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

National City, San Diego County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Nevada City, Nevada County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Nevada County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Newark, Alameda County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Novato, Marin County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Oakland, Alameda County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Oceanside, San Diego County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Orange County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Orange Cove, Fresno County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Orinda, Contra Costa County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Orland, Glenn County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Pacifica, San Mateo County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Paradise, Butte County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Parlier, Fresno County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 6 feet.

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Perris, Riverside County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 6 feet.

Plumas County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Pomona, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Port Hueneme, Ventura County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Portola Valley, San Mateo County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Portola, Plumas County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Redding, Shasta County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rialto, San Bernardino County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Richmond, Contra Costa County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Ridgecrest, Kern County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet. Penalty for defaulting is a misdemeanor.

Riverside County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Riverside, Riverside County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rocklin, Placer County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rolling Hills, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Rosemead, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Salinas, Monterey County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Anselmo, Marin County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Clemente, Orange County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Fernando, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Joaquin County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Luis Obispo County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Marcos, San Diego County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet. Non-compliance is considered a public nuisance.

San Mateo County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

San Rafael, Marin County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Sanger, Fresno County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Santa Ana, Orange County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet. Non-compliance is a code violation.

Santa Barbara County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Santa Clara County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Shafter, Kern County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Shasta County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Shasta Lake, Shasta County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Simi Valley, Ventura County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Siskiyou County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Soledad, Monterey County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 6 feet.

Sonoma County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Sonora, Tuolumne County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Suisun City, Solano County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Sutter County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Sutter Creek, Amador County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Tehachapi, Kern County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Tehama County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Tehama, Tehama County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Tiburon, Marin County, California (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Tracy, San Joaquin County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Trinity County, California

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 6 feet / 72 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 6 feet.

Tustin, Orange County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not Available

Jurisdiction follows California Swimming Pool Safety Act which requires two of seven drowning prevention safety features that includes but does not require a fence that isolates pool from home. Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet.

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