Fences & pool enclosures — Carleton Place, Ontario
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.5 metres, self-closing and self-latching gate, lockable.; prohibited materials: Barbed-wire, electrically energized fencing, sharp projections or dangerous characteristics prohibited.. Source: Pool and Pool Enclosures By-law 87-2019, verified 2026-08-28.
Pool and Pool Enclosures By-law 87-2019
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.1, 1.1.17
pool enclosure
Minimum height 1.5 metres, self-closing and self-latching gate, lockable.
s. 4.1.1, 4.1.4, 4.1.5
prohibited materials
Barbed-wire, electrically energized fencing, sharp projections or dangerous characteristics prohibited.
s. 4.4
scout note
Regulates erection of pools and required safety enclosures in the Town of Carleton Place, including fence/gate height and self-closing/self-latching hardware requirements.