What are the pool fence and setback rules in Baldwin Park?

Baldwin Park's code: At least 6 feet tall. (Applies to the fence or wall around the pool or the whole lot, for any pool or body of water 2 feet deep or more.) (§ 151.15); Self-closing, self-latching devices at least 4 feet above grade; gates and doors stay closed when not in use. (§ 151.21).

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Pool barrier	No openings except doors or gates built to the code's gate rules. Applies: Applies to the fence or wall around any pool or body of water 2 feet deep or more. § 151.15 · code text 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. Mesh of at least 11-gauge galvanized steel wire. Applies: Applies to wire fences. § 151.17 · code text 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. Supports spaced no more than 10 inches on center. Applies: Applies to wire fences. § 151.17 · code text 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 set at least 12 inches into concrete-filled holes at least 6 inches wide and 18 inches deep. Applies: Applies to wire fences. § 151.17 · code text 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. Openings no larger than 2½ inches in any direction. Applies: Applies to wire fences; gates and doors are excepted. § 151.17 · code text 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. Posts at least 3 by 3 inches, spaced no more than 10 feet on center. Applies: Applies to wood fences. § 151.16 · code text 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 set at least 18 inches into the ground. Applies: Applies to wood fences. § 151.16 · code text 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. Fence boards at least ½ inch thick. Applies: Applies to wood fences. § 151.16 · code text 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. Boards fastened securely to at least 2 rails of at least 2 by 3 inches. Applies: Applies to wood fences. § 151.16 · code text 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.
Barrier height	At least 6 feet tall. Applies: Applies to the fence or wall around the pool or the whole lot, for any pool or body of water 2 feet deep or more. § 151.15 · code text 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.
Gates	Self-closing, self-latching devices at least 4 feet above grade; gates and doors stay closed when not in use. § 151.21 · code text 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. Gates or doors must fully fill the fence opening and stay closed and latched when the pool is unused. § 151.21 · code text 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.

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