Part 20 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE…

(A) The 2026 Los Angeles County Fire Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are hereby adopted and enacted as the primary Fire Code of the city, and made part of this code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and shall be known as the Baldwin Park Fire Code.

(B) One copy of the 2025 California Fire Code, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and 2026 Los Angeles County Fire Code has been filed for use and examination of the public in the Office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1437, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

HOUSE MOVING

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

BUILDING. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls, and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind.

DIRECTOR. The Director of Public Works or his or her authorized representative.

HOUSE MOVING PERMIT. A permit issued upon an application to allow the movement of a building or structure in, over, or upon any public street or public property within the city.

PERMIT. A permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter allowing a person to have a building or structure in and along any public or private street in the city.

RELOCATE OR RELOCATION. The temporary or permanent relocation of any building or structure upon any property located within the city.

STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected requiring a fixed location on the ground or is attached to some object having a fixed location on the ground.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.010) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

(A) Required. No person shall move any building or structure in or along any public or private street within the city, without first obtaining a permit in the manner set forth in this subchapter.

(B) Application; information required. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Director. Every such application shall contain the following information:

(1) The present location of the building or structure to be moved.

(2) The address and legal description of the land to which the building or structure is to be moved.

(C) Filing fee. Prior to or at the time of filing an application for a permit, the filing and processing fee as prescribed by City Council resolution shall be paid by the applicant to cover the reasonable cost of investigations and other services required by the city pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 123-25) Penalty, see § 10.99

The Director, upon receipt of application for a permit shall make all necessary investigations to determine whether the building or structure may be moved safely in and along the proposed route. The application shall also be examined and reviewed by other departments of the city to ensure that the proposed route is safe.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.050) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Any person dissatisfied with the determination of the Director with reference to a permit shall have the right of appeal to the City Council, taken in the time and manner set forth in § 30.04 of this code.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.060) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

A permit shall not be required pursuant to this subchapter for the transportation into or the use within the city, of any temporary building and/or structure if such transport and use is expressly permitted or required by other applicable laws or regulations, such as for construction offices, portable sanitation facilities, bleacher seats, construction barricades and the like and for use, and if used only in connection with a construction project or other temporary activity which can lawfully be conducted within the city.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.070) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

The person named in the application as the person who will move the building or structure to be moved shall furnish evidence of public liability and property damage insurance in an amount to be approved by the Director. The city shall be named as co-insured in this policy.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.080) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Upon such an application being made and the fee being paid, the Director shall issue a permit if he or she finds that compliance with this chapter shall be had, and that the route is feasible and will not pose a threat to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The Director may, where circumstances warrant, condition permit approval, so as to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, a good and sufficient surety or a cash deposit in an amount to be determined by the Director to protect the city against damage to public property. The permit shall describe the streets along and over which the building shall be moved and the days and hours for such moving.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.090) (Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

(A) Prohibition. No person shall relocate a building or structure, or cause or permit the relocation of a building or structure, from any location without the city's boundaries to a location within the city's boundaries.

(B) Structures which may be relocated. No person shall relocate a building or structure, or cause or permit the relocation of a building or structure, from any location within the city's boundaries to any other location within the city's boundaries unless all of the following requirements are met.

(1) The structure is a detached single-family residential structure (which may include its associated accessory structures).

(2) The structure is currently existing and located within the city.

• (3) The structural integrity of the structure has not been compromised and has been certified by a City Inspector.

• (4) The applicant has demonstrated that there exists an involuntary and external hardship that necessitates the

move of the structure. Economic hardship and financial speculation do not constitute hardship for this purpose.

• (5) The applicant has demonstrated there is an imminent threat of demolition of the structure.

• (6) The relocation of the structure will not cause a non-conforming situation.

• (7) The relocation of the structure will not require any deviations from applicable development standards.

(C) Process for approval. A structure proposed for relocation shall be treated as a new structure and all approvals required for new construction shall first be obtained and all applicable fees paid before a house moving permit may be issued.

(D) Fees. Fees to obtain approval to relocate a building within the city shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.

(‘83 Code, § 15.24.120)

(Ord. 966, passed - -88; Am. Ord. 1311, passed 12-5-07; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 1116-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to new modular or prefabricated buildings or structures. (Ord. 1311, passed 12-5-07; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, through the adoption of this subchapter, to establish an abandoned or vacant property registration program as a mechanism to protect neighborhoods and commercial areas from becoming blighted through the lack of adequate maintenance and security of abandoned and vacated properties.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

For the purposes of this subchapter, certain words and phrases used in this subchapter are defined as follows: ABANDONED. A property that is:

• (1) Vacant;

• (2) Under a current notice of default;

• (3) Pending a tax assessor’s lien sale;

• (4) Under a notice of trustee’s sale;

• (5) Has been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure; or

• (6) Has been transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure.

ACCESSIBLE PROPERTY. A property that is accessible through a compromised/breached window, gate, fence, wall, etc.

ACCESSIBLE STRUCTURE. A structure/ building that is unsecured or breached in such a way as to allow access to the interior space by unauthorized persons.

AGREEMENT. Any agreement or written instrument which provides that title to residential property shall be transferred or conveyed from one owner to another owner after the sale, trade, transfer or exchange.

ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS. An instrument that transfers the beneficial interest under a deed of trust from one lender/entity to another.

BENEFICIARY. A lender or holder of a note secured by a deed of trust.

BENEFICIARY/TRUSTEE. Both the beneficiary and the trustee. When any act is required of the

beneficiary/trustee by this subchapter, both are responsible for performing such act and may be charged with a violation of this code for failure to act. However, it is sufficient if it is accomplished by either one. If information is required to be provided, they both must provide such information.

BUYER. Any person, co-partnership, association, corporation, or fiduciary who agrees to transfer anything of value in consideration for property described in an agreement of sale, as defined in this section. DAYS. Consecutive calendar days.

DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE/SALE. A recorded document that transfers ownership of a property from the trustor to the holder of a deed of trust upon consent of the beneficiary of the deed of trust.

DEED OF TRUST. An instrument by which title to real estate is transferred to a third party trustee as security for a real estate loan and often used in California instead of a mortgage. This definition applies to any and all subsequent deeds of trust, i.e., second trust deed, third trust deed, etc.

DEFAULT. The failure to fulfill a contractual obligation, monetary or conditional.

DISTRESSED. A property that is under a current notice of default or notice of trustee’s sale and/or pending tax assessor’s lien sale or has been foreclosed upon by the trustee or has been conveyed to the beneficiary/trustee via a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale.

EVIDENCE OF VACANCY. Any condition that on its own or combined with other conditions present would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant and not occupied by authorized persons. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, overgrown or dead vegetation, accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers or mail, past due utility notices and/or disconnected utilities, accumulation of trash, junk or debris, the absence of window coverings such as curtains, blinds and/or shutters, the absence of furnishings or personal items consistent with

residential habitation, or statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents, government employees that the property is vacant.

FORECLOSURE. The process by which a property, placed as security for a real estate loan, is sold at auction to satisfy the debt if the trustor (borrower) defaults.

LOCAL. Within 40-road/driving miles distance of the subject property.

NEIGHBORHOOD STANDARD. Those conditions that are present on a simple majority of properties within a

300-foot radius of an individual property. A property that is the subject of a neighborhood standard comparison, or any other abandoned property within the 300-foot radius, shall not be counted toward the simple majority.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT. A recorded notice that a default has occurred under a deed of trust and that the beneficiary intends to proceed with a trustee’s sale.

OUT OF AREA. In excess of 40- road/driving miles distance of the subject property.

OWNER. Any person, co-partnership, association, corporation or fiduciary having a legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property.

OWNER OF RECORD. The person having recorded title to the property at any given point in time the record is provided by the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.

PROPERTY. Any unimproved or improved real property, or portion thereof, situated in the city and includes the buildings or structures located on the property regardless of condition.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. Any improved real property, or portion thereof, situated in the city, designed or permitted to be used for dwelling purposes, and shall include the buildings and structures located on such improved real property. This includes any real property being offered for sale, trade, transfer, or exchange as “residential” whether or not it is legally permitted and/or zoned for such use.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON. Any person, partnership, association, corporation, or fiduciary having legal or equitable title to or any interest in any real property and includes trustees and beneficiaries of a deed of trust on the property and any other lien holder on the property.

SECURING. Such measures as may be directed by the Planning Manager or his or her designee that assist in rendering the property inaccessible to unauthorized persons, including but not limited to the repairing of fences and walls, chaining/padlocking of gates, the repair or boarding of door, window and/or other openings. Boarding shall be completed to a minimum of the current HUD securing standards at the time the boarding is completed or required. TRUSTEE. The person, firm or corporation holding a deed of trust on a property.

TRUSTOR. A borrower under a deed of trust, who deeds property to a trustee as security for the payment of a debt. VACANT. A building/structure that is not legally occupied.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1367, passed 1-7-15; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Within ten days after the purchase or transfer of a loan/deed of trust secured by residential property the new beneficiary/trustee shall record, with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, an assignment of rents, or similar document, that lists the name of the corporation, and/or individual, the mailing address and contact phone number of the new beneficiary/ trustee responsible for receiving payments associated with the loan/deed of trust.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Any beneficiary/trustee who holds a deed of trust secured by a property located within the city which is abandoned shall, within ten days, register the property with the Planning Manager, or his/her designee, on forms provided by the city.

(A) If the property is occupied but remains in default, then it shall be inspected by the beneficiary/trustee, or an agent/designee of the beneficiary/ trustee and shall be deemed abandoned, and the beneficiary/trustee shall, within ten days register the property with the Planning Manager, or his/her designee, on forms provided by the city.

(B) The beneficiary/trustee shall also register any property which becomes vacant after a foreclosure sale where the title was transferred to the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure and any property which becomes vacant after being transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale.

(C) Such registration shall contain the following information for both the beneficiary and the trustee: name (corporation or individual); the street/office address (not a P.O. box) and if different, the mailing address; a direct contact name and phone number for the person handling the deed of trust and/or foreclosure; and, in the case of a corporation or out-of-area beneficiary or trustee, the local property manager responsible for the security, marketing and maintenance of the property.

(D) The annual registration fee established by City Council resolution, shall accompany the registration form. The fee and registration shall be valid for the calendar year, or remaining portion of the calendar year, in which the

registration was initially required. Subsequent registrations and fees are due January 1 of each year and must be received no later than January 31 of the year due.

(E) Persons required to register properties pursuant to this subchapter shall keep such properties registered and all required information updated, comply with the annual registration requirement and all of the security and maintenance requirements of this subchapter for the entire time such properties remain vacant. When such properties become occupied or title is transferred, the beneficiary/trustee or prior responsible person shall notify the Planning Manager, or her or his designee, in writing.

(F) Any person, firm or corporation required to register a property pursuant to this subchapter must report any change of information contained in the registration within ten days after the change.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1367, passed 1-7-15; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Any beneficiary/trustee who holds a deed of trust on a property located within the city, which property, on or before May 15, 2009 is: under a current notice of default; under a current notice of trustee's sale; pending a tax assessor's lien sale; has been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary of a deed of trust involved in the foreclosure; or has been transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure/sale, shall, on or before July 14, 2009, perform an inspection of the property that is the security for the deed of trust. If the property is found to be vacant or shows evidence of vacancy, then it is, by this subchapter, deemed abandoned and the beneficiary/trustee shall, within ten days after the inspection, register, on forms provided by the city, the property with the Planner Manager or her or his designee.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Responsible persons, including beneficiaries/ trustees, shall maintain properties subject to inspection or registration pursuant to this subchapter, and any other applicable provisions of federal, state or local law, and shall keep such properties free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded personal items including but not limited to furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, or printed material and shall take any other action necessary to prevent giving the appearance the property is abandoned, including but not limited to the following:

(A) The property shall be kept free of graffiti, tagging or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior of the structure.

(B) Front and side yards visible from the public rights-of-way or neighboring private or public property shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with city requirements and the neighborhood standard applicable at the time registration was required.

(C) Permitted landscaping includes, but is not limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod designed specifically for residential installation.

(D) Permitted landscaping does not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt, decomposed granite, plastic sheeting, indoor- outdoor carpet or any similar material.

(E) Required maintenance includes but is not limited to regular watering, irrigation, cutting, pruning and mowing of required landscape and removal of all trimmings.

(F) Pools and spas shall be kept in working order so the water remains clear and free of pollutants and debris or drained and kept dry. In either case properties with pools and/or spas must comply with the minimum security fencing requirements of the State of California.

(G) Adherence to this section does not relieve the beneficiary/trustee or property owner of any obligations set forth in any covenants, conditions and restrictions and/or homeowners' association rules and regulations which may apply to the property.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Responsible persons, including beneficiaries/ trustees, shall secure properties subject to inspection and/or registration pursuant to this subchapter, in a manner to prevent access by unauthorized persons, including but not limited to the following: the closure and locking of windows, doors (walk-through, sliding and garage), gates and any other opening of such size that it may allow a child to access the interior of the property and or structure(s). In the case of broken windows securing means the re-glazing or boarding of the window. Responsible persons shall do the following:

(A) If the responsible person is a corporation and/or out-of-area beneficiary/trustee/owner, a local property manager shall be hired to perform weekly inspections to verify that the requirements of this subchapter, and any other applicable laws, are being met.

(B) The property shall be posted with the name and 24-hour contact phone number of the local property manager. The posting shall be no less than 18 inches by 24 inches and shall be of a font that is legible from a distance of 45 feet and shall contain, along with the name and 24-hour contact number, the words "THIS PROPERTY MANAGED BY", "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL (name and phone number)" and "IF NO RESPONSE WITHIN 48 HOURS, CONTACT CODE ENFORCEMENT AT (626) 813-5238." The posting shall be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible from the street, or secured to the exterior of the building/ structure facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible from the street or, if no such area exists, on a stake of sufficient size to support the posting in a location that is visible from the street to the front of the property but not readily accessible to vandals. Exterior posting must be constructed of and printed with weatherresistant materials.

(C) The responsible person or local property manager shall inspect the property on a weekly basis to determine if the property is in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

In addition to the enforcement remedies established in Chapters 10, 15 and 95 of this code, the Planner Manager, or her or his designee, shall have the authority to require the responsible person of any property affected by this section to implement additional maintenance and security measures, including, but not limited to, securing each door, window or other opening, installing additional security lighting, increasing on-site inspection frequency, employment of an onsite security guard, disconnecting utilities and removing the meter boxes, or other measures as may be reasonably required to arrest the decline of the property and prevent unauthorized entry.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Violations of this subchapter may be enforced as allowed in Chapters 10, 15 and 95 of this code or any combination thereof.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Violations of this subchapter shall be treated as a strict liability offense regardless of intent. Any person, firm or corporation that violates any portion of this subchapter shall be subject to prosecution and administrative enforcement as provided in Chapters 10 and 15 of this code and subject to the penalties set forth therein. It shall constitute a new and separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which a violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision or requirement of this subchapter is committed, continued, or permitted by any person, and such person shall be punished accordingly.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

The fee for registering an abandoned residential property shall be set by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

Any person aggrieved by any of the requirements of this subchapter may appeal insofar as such appeal is allowed in Chapter 15 or 95 of this code.

(Ord. 1325, passed 4-15-09; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

CHAPTER 151: SWIMMING POOLS

UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE

Subject to certain changes, deletions and amendments as hereinafter set forth, the “ Uniform Swimming Pool Code, 1997 Edition” (hereafter the “Code”), which Code consists of a published compilation of rules and standards for the construction and repair of swimming pools, is hereby adopted as the swimming pool regulations for the city. The Uniform Swimming Pool Code is made a part of this chapter as if set forth in full in this chapter. ('83 Code, § 15.40.010 (part)) (Ord. 1051, passed - -91; Am. Ord. 1108, passed 12-6-95; Am. Ord. 1135, passed 11-498) Penalty, see § 150.999

Sections of the Uniform Swimming Pool code, as adopted in § 151.01, are amended as set out in this section. ('83 Code, § 15.40.020)

(A) Administrative authority. Section 1.0 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code is amended to read as follows: Whenever the term ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY is used in this code it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.

('83 Code, § 15.40.030)

(B) Department. Section 1.1 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code is amended to read as follows.

Unless otherwise provided for by law the office of the Administrative Authority shall be part of the Public Works Department.

('83 Code, § 15.40.040)

(C) Section 1.11 of the Uniform Swimming Pool Code shall be changed by adding the words "Three-hundred," "County" and "Three" in the spaces provided.

('83 Code, § 15.40.050)

(D) Notwithstanding the adoption of the code, Section 1.8 thereof is deleted. Permit fees with reference to the code shall be required in the time and manner as set forth in the Uniform Building Code adopted in § 150.001. ('83 Code, § 15.40.010 (part)) (Ord. 845, passed - -82) Penalty, see § 150.999

FENCE REQUIREMENTS

(A) Every person who owns or is in possession of any premises on which there is situated a swimming pool, fish pool, wading pool, or any other outside body of water created by artificial means, designed or used for swimming or other immersion purposes, by men, women, or children, any portion of which is two or more feet in depth, shall maintain, on the lot or premises upon which the swimming pool, fish pond, wading pool or other artificial body of water is located, completely surrounding such body of water, lot, or premises, a fence, wall, or other structure not less than six feet in height with no openings therein, except door or gates constructed in accordance with that which is set out in this subchapter.

(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a violation of this section shall be deemed to be an infraction.

('83 Code, § 15.40.060) Penalty, see § 10.99

Wood fences shall have posts not less than three inches by three inches, spaced not over ten feet on centers, and imbedded at least 18 inches into the ground. Posts, other than redwood, shall be treated with a preservative. Fencing shall be at least one-half inch in thickness and fastened securely to at least two rails not less than two inches by three inches cross-section.

('83 Code, § 15.40.070) Penalty, see § 10.99

Wire fences shall be constructed of mesh not less than 11 gauge galvanized steel wire supported on one and one quarter inch diameter galvanized pipe spaced not over ten inches on centers. Posts shall be imbedded at least 12 inches into concrete fill-in holes not less than six inches in diameter and 18 inches in depth. The aggregate of individual openings in the fence shall not scale more than two and one-half inches when measured in any direction. Gates and doors excepted.

('83 Code, § 15.40.080) Penalty, see § 10.99

Masonry fences shall be constructed in accordance with the city's building regulations. ('83 Code, § 15.40.090) Penalty, see § 10.99

Cross-reference:

Building code adopted, see § 150.001

If the Director of Public Works finds that any other type of construction has resulted in, or will result in, a fence in all respects the equivalent in strength and durability to a fence constructed as provided in this subchapter, such type of construction may be authorized by him.

('83 Code, § 15.40.100) (Ord. 845, passed - -82)

In lieu of maintaining a fence, the owner of the premises may provide a competent person who shall keep the pool under observation at all time while water is kept in the pool. ('83 Code, § 15.40.110)

(A) All gates or doors opening through the fence or structure protecting a swimming pool as required by this chapter, shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices not less than four feet above grade capable of keeping such gate or door securely closed at all times not in actual use.

(B) All doors or gates shall be of such size as to completely fill any opening in the fence or wall. The owner or person in possession of the premises on which the swimming pool exists shall keep such doors and gates closed and

securely latched at all times when the swimming pool is not in use.

(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a violation of this section shall be deemed to be an infraction.

('83 Code, § 15.40.120) Penalty, see § 10.99