Swimming pools in Santa Clara County

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;

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.

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;

Any gate or door that is a part of the enclosure required by Section B18-2 shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep such gate or door securely closed at all times, with the latching device either placed at least four feet, nine inches above ground level or otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to children.

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.

Final inspection and approval of all private swimming pools shall be withheld until all requirements of Sections B18-2 and B18-3 have been complied with.