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Fences & pool enclosures — Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario

In the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Complete enclosure required; minimum 1.22 m (4 ft) height; no climbable outside bracing; building doors to pool must be self-closing and self-latching.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire; devices for projecting electric current through the fence.. Source: By-law 05-27 (consolidated to Amendment No. 1, By-law 13-17) - Swimming Pool Fencing By-law, verified 2026-08-28.

By-law 05-27 (consolidated to Amendment No. 1, By-law 13-17) - Swimming Pool Fencing By-law adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 3.1; Schedule 'Swimming Pool Fencing Permit — Fence for Swimming Pool $100.00'
pool enclosure	Complete enclosure required; minimum 1.22 m (4 ft) height; no climbable outside bracing; building doors to pool must be self-closing and self-latching.	s. 2.2(a): 'height of not less than 1.22 metres (4 feet)'; s. 2.2(b); wall provision: 'self closing device and self-latching device'
prohibited materials	Barbed wire; devices for projecting electric current through the fence.	s. 2.2(e): 'no part consisting of barbed wire or have no similar dangerous characteristics such as a device for projecting electric current through the fence'

scout note

Requires a permit and a fully enclosing fence/gate at least 1.22m (4ft) high around any private outdoor swimming pool holding more than 18 inches of water, to prevent unauthorized access.