Swimming pools in Orland: the local rules

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

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Pool barrier	No openings, holes or gaps larger than 4 inches, measured horizontally, except doors or gates. Applies: Applies to outdoor pools or water deeper than 18 inches or larger than 250 square feet. § 15.24.010 · code text with openings, holes or gaps therein no larger than four inches measured horizontally, except for doors or gates A single-family house or accessory building may form part of the enclosure. § 15.24.010 · code text provided, however, a single-family dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure.
Barrier height	At least 5 feet high, measured outside the enclosure. Applies: Applies to outdoor pools or water deeper than 18 inches or larger than 250 square feet. § 15.24.010 · code text a fence or wall not less than five feet high (measured outside the enclosure)
Gates	Self-closing and self-latching; the latch at least 4 feet above ground or otherwise out of reach of small children. Applies: Applies to breezeways, back doors, garages, and similar access points to the pool. § 15.24.010 · code text which shall be self-closing and self-latching, with such latching device placed at least four feet above ground level or otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to small children. Gates and doors must self-close and self-latch. Applies: Applies to all gates or doors through the enclosure, except an occupied home's door that forms part of it. § 15.24.010 · code text All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use

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Outdoor pools over 18 inches deep or 250 square feet need enclosures at least 5 feet high, with openings no larger than 4 inches.

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