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LARR & ICC-ES Pool Safety Barrier Information

Pool Safety Barrier Approval & Compliance Information

If you are located in Los Angeles, Orange County, or another area requiring product documentation for pool barrier inspections, understanding approval requirements can be confusing.

For many years, the City of Los Angeles utilized the Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) program to evaluate and approve certain building products, including pool safety barriers. While the LARR program has been phased out, inspectors and building departments may still reference LARR when discussing pool barrier requirements.

Today, All-Safe Pool Fence & Covers utilizes ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service) evaluation reports and supporting documentation to help demonstrate compliance with applicable building codes and pool safety standards.

We work with homeowners, contractors, HOAs, and inspectors to provide the documentation needed when required for permitting or inspection purposes.

LARR Program Update

The Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) program was previously used by the City of Los Angeles to approve certain building products, including pool safety fencing.

Around 2025, the LARR program was phased out and is no longer used for current approvals.

Today, Los Angeles and other jurisdictions commonly rely on authorized third-party evaluation services to verify compliance with applicable safety and building code requirements.

All-Safe Pool Fence & Covers now utilizes ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service) evaluation reports and supporting documentation to help demonstrate product compliance.

Los Angeles Research Reports

The Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) program was phased out by the City of Los Angeles and is no longer used for current product approvals.

Today, building officials commonly rely on recognized third-party evaluation services, such as ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service), to verify that products meet applicable building code and safety requirements. ICC-ES evaluation reports provide independent verification and supporting documentation that may be used during permitting, plan review, and inspection processes.

All-Safe Pool Fence & Covers now utilizes ICC-ES evaluation reports and supporting documentation to help demonstrate compliance with applicable pool safety barrier requirements.

Requirements vary by city, county, HOA, and building department. Some jurisdictions may require supporting documentation showing compliance with applicable safety standards and local codes.

Always verify requirements with your local authority before installation.

There may be additional costs depending on project requirements, inspection needs, permitting requirements, or installation methods necessary to satisfy local code compliance.

Just about. Surfaces like Interlocking pavers or wood decks can be potential issues for installation requirements. Your pool fence will also need to use our One Inch Pool Fence Poles. Not sure if your deck can have this type of installation? Talk with our team to ensure your deck will work.

All-Safe Pool Fence & Covers maintained Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) approval from 2014 through the conclusion of the program in 2026. During that time, our pool fence systems were evaluated and approved for use under the City of Los Angeles' product approval process.

While the LARR program has since been discontinued, All-Safe continues to provide supporting documentation and compliance information through current evaluation methods and recognized industry standards, including ICC-ES and applicable ASTM requirements.

Our team has extensive experience working with homeowners, contractors, inspectors, HOAs, and permitting agencies throughout Southern California to help navigate pool safety barrier requirements.

Yes. The City of LA publishes all of the approvals online. You can access ours by downloading a copy from the City of Los Angeles LA Research Report (LARR) website by clicking here.

ICC-ES evaluation reports and supporting documentation can be provided as needed for permitting or inspection purposes. These documents help verify that the product meets applicable code requirements. Please email our office for a copy. 

Be sure to download our LARR Information Sheet so you know what to ask your city!