Private swimming pools (>9m2 surface, >45cm deep) must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.2m high with openings no larger than 10cm, and a self-closing, self-latching gate at least 1.2m high, or a certified safety cover.
Fences & pool enclosures — Chilliwack, British Columbia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, prohibited materials: barbed wire nor electrified, unless located in a ZONE permitting the raising of LIVESTOCK. Source: Zoning Bylaw 2020, No. 5000, verified 2026-08-28.
| prohibited materials | barbed wire nor electrified, unless located in a ZONE permitting the raising of LIVESTOCK | s. 4.09(1)(a)(i) |
scout note
Sets screening/fence heights of 1.5m-3.3m depending on adjoining zone type; view-obstructing fences over 2m may require a building permit; livestock fences may not be barbed wire or electrified adjacent to residential zones.