15.48.030 Gates and doors in enclosure – Specifications – Exception.
All gates and doors opening through such enclosures shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device located at least four feet, six inches above ground level, designated to keep and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use.
The self-latching device shall be located on the pool side of the fence and shall be a minimum of six inches below the top of the fence. All open-type fences and gates shall have solid areas extending a minimum of 24 inches in all directions from below the latching device.
In addition to the above requirements, single-family dwellings and attached or detached garages leading to the pool area shall be provided with one of the following safety features:
A. The pool shall be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the requirements of CVMC 15.48.020.
B. The residence will be equipped with exit alarms on those doors providing direct access to the pool.
C. All doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool shall be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor.
D. Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the devices set forth in subsections (A) to (C) of this section, inclusive, as determined by the Director of Building and Housing.
Exception: Single-family dwellings with hot tubs or spas equipped with locking safety covers that comply with American Society for Testing Materials – Emergency Performance Specification (ASTM – ES 13-89) need not comply with any of the additional requirements in subsections (A) through (D) of this section. (Ord. 2724 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1244 § 1; Ord. 1049 § 1; prior code § 29.3).