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Swimming pools in Colton

Barriers around pools or open water deeper than 18 inches must be at least 5 feet high and completely surround the water.

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Key points

  • Pool barriers: Barriers around pools or open water deeper than 18 inches must be at least 5 feet high and completely surround the water.

Each rule below links to the section of the Colton Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Colton's code says

Colton code What Colton's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The barrier must be designed so it does not work like a ladder.
    § 18.38.060 · code text
    A Fence or Wall or other solid Structure so designed as not to present a ladder effect, not less than five feet in height Shall be maintained on the Lot or Premises upon which is situated a Swimming Pool, portable or aboveground-type pool or other open area of water including reservoirs, stumps and irrigation ditches where the water level is higher than eighteen inches.
  • The barrier must completely surround the pool or water area.
    § 18.38.060 · code text
    Such Fence or Structure Shall completely surround such pool or area and all Gates or doors opening through such Enclosures Shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep such opening securely closed at all times when not in actual Use.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    Applies: Applies to a fence or wall around a pool or other open water deeper than 18 inches.
    § 18.38.060 · code text
    A Fence or Wall or other solid Structure so designed as not to present a ladder effect, not less than five feet in height Shall be maintained on the Lot or Premises upon which is situated a Swimming Pool, portable or aboveground-type pool or other open area of water including reservoirs, stumps and irrigation ditches where the water level is higher than eighteen inches.
Gates
  • Gates and doors must self-close and self-latch, and stay securely closed when not in actual use.
    § 18.38.060 · code text
    Such Fence or Structure Shall completely surround such pool or area and all Gates or doors opening through such Enclosures Shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep such opening securely closed at all times when not in actual Use.

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Barriers around pools or open water deeper than 18 inches must be at least 5 feet high and completely surround the water.

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