California Pool Safety Compliance Checker

Is your pool legally compliant? Find out in 30 seconds.

California Health & Safety Code §115922 — the Swimming Pool Safety Act — requires every residential pool and spa to be equipped with at least two of seven approved safety features. This applies at the time of construction, remodeling, or sale.

Use the checklist below to see whether your pool meets the legal minimum. Simply check off each safety measure you currently have in place.

Pool enclosure / barrier isolating pool from home
Removable mesh fencing (ASTM certified)
Approved safety pool cover
Exit alarms on doors with pool access
Self-closing, self-latching gate/door devices
Pool alarm detecting unauthorized entry
Other approved safety measures

Not sure whether your equipment qualifies? Each of the seven options above has specific standards it must meet under California law. Check out our California Pool Safety Guide for more details.

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