Fences & pool enclosures — Orillia, Ontario

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the City of Orillia, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Fence minimum 1.2 m height surrounding pool; gate self-closing, self-latching on inside, kept locked except when adult supervising.. Source: Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Swimming Pool Fence, verified 2026-08-29.

Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Swimming Pool Fence adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 880.3.2
pool enclosure Fence minimum 1.2 m height surrounding pool; gate self-closing, self-latching on inside, kept locked except when adult supervising. s. 880.4.5, s. 880.4.23, s. 880.4.24
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A fence permit from the Chief Building Official is required before excavating for or erecting a swimming pool, and no pool may be used until the fence is built. The fence, including gates, must be at least 1.2 m high measured on the outside, must sit no more than 50 mm above the ground, and must be at least 1.5

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.orillia.ca/en/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities