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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: Sec. B18-2. Enclosure required.

Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Sec. B18-2. Enclosure required.

A private swimming pool as defined herein shall be completely enclosed by a fence, wall or other structure not less than five feet in height; provided, however, that except for doors or gates, either the horizontal or vertical dimension of any opening, hole or gap in said enclosure shall not exceed four inches; and provided further that a dwelling house or accessory building may be used as a part of said enclosure. An automatic pool cover capable of supporting a concentrated load of 150 pounds at any point is an acceptable alternative to a fence if the parcel size is larger than 2.5 acres gross. Every person who owns or occupies a premises on which a private swimming pool is situated shall be responsible for maintaining said enclosure or cover.

(Code 1954, § 6.6.1-2; Ord. No. NS-620, 1, 7-17-61; Ord. No. NS-620.2, § 1, 1-19-88)

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