How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Deep River, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Enclosure surrounding pool area required; min height 1.2m; gates self-closing with locking/latching device.; prohibited materials: barbed wire or part having similar dangerous characteristics, nor any device for transmitting an electric current. Source: By-law Number 28-2026 - A By-law to Regulate the Erection and Maintenance of Fences and Enclosures Around Privately Owned Outdoor Swimming Pools in Deep River, verified 2026-08-28.
By-law Number 28-2026 - A By-law to Regulate the Erection and Maintenance of Fences and Enclosures Around Privately Owned Outdoor Swimming Pools in Deep River
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.1
pool enclosure
Enclosure surrounding pool area required; min height 1.2m; gates self-closing with locking/latching device.
s. 3.1, 3.2, 3.10.3
prohibited materials
barbed wire or part having similar dangerous characteristics, nor any device for transmitting an electric current
s. 3.7
scout note
Requires a permit ($30 fee) and an enclosure at least 1.2m high around all outdoor swimming pools/hot tubs deeper than 0.6m; bans climbable rails/bracing; repeals prior By-law 29-92.