Section 115923 of Appendix AX of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
115923.
An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics:
1. Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and are self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the ground.
2. A minimum height of 60 inches (1524 mm).
3. A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of 2 inches (51 mm).
4. Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter.
5. An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over.
6. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice or chain link fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be no more than 2-1/4 inches. Posts shall be spaced at not over eight feet on center. The bottom wire of a chain link fence shall be staked to the ground, between support posts, unless provided with a bottom rail or pipe.
7. Access gates shall have a width no greater than four feet. Gates shall be self closing and self-latching and swing in the direction of exit from the pool area. The latching device shall be capable of keeping the gate securely latched at all times when not in use.
8. The barrier shall be so arranged and constructed so that no impediment to a required exit is created, and a minimum of a three-foot-wide walking path is maintained between the barrier and the water.
9. All swimming pool and spa water shall be maintained in a clear condition which is free of significant algae, insects, debris and in a sanitary condition. The entire floor of the pool shall be clearly visible.
(Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2022)