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Fences & pool enclosures — Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Fence not less than 1.8 m high shall enclose all swimming pools and hot tubs; gates self-closing and self-latching, closed and locked while unattended.. Source: City of Corner Brook Swimming Pool Regulations, verified 2026-08-29.

City of Corner Brook Swimming Pool Regulations adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 4: 'A permit shall be obtained from the City Development Inspection Office'
pool enclosure	Fence not less than 1.8 m high shall enclose all swimming pools and hot tubs; gates self-closing and self-latching, closed and locked while unattended.	s. 17, s. 22(b)(c)(d)

scout note

Requires a fence at least 1.8m high enclosing all swimming pools and hot tubs (portable pools/covered hot tubs exempt); fence must sit at least 1m from the pool, gates must self-close and self-latch, and no variance below these heights is permitted.