115921. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) 'Swimming pool' or 'pool' means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. 'Swimming pool' includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools.(b) 'Public swimming pool' means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single-family home.(c) 'Enclosure' means a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.(d) 'ANSI/APSP performance standard' means a standard that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).(e) 'Suction outlet' means a fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 769, Sec. 3. e) 'Suction outlet' means a fitting or fixture typically located at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water to a recirculating pump.(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 769, Sec. 3. (SB 552) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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