How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of North Dundas, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: In-ground pool enclosure minimum 1.52 m; above-ground minimum 1.22 m; gates must be self-closing and self-latching, locked at minimum 1.22 m height.; prohibited materials: Barbed wire, fencing energized by electrical current, sharp projections, or other dangerous characteristics.. Source: By-law 2020-16 to Regulate the Enclosure for Privately-Owned Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas, verified 2026-08-28.
By-law 2020-16 to Regulate the Enclosure for Privately-Owned Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 4.1
pool enclosure
In-ground pool enclosure minimum 1.52 m; above-ground minimum 1.22 m; gates must be self-closing and self-latching, locked at minimum 1.22 m height.
s. 8.3, s. 8.4, s. 10.3.3
prohibited materials
Barbed wire, fencing energized by electrical current, sharp projections, or other dangerous characteristics.
s. 8.6
scout note
Requires every privately-owned outdoor pool or spa to be enclosed: at least 1.52 m (60 in) high for an in-ground pool and at least 1.22 m (48 in) for an above-ground pool, with no openings admitting a 100 mm sphere (50 mm for chain link) and no more than 100 mm gap at ground level. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching