Fences & pool enclosures — West Perth, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of West Perth, Ontario, permit required: True; pool enclosure: Min. 1.2 m above finished grade; bottom ≤7.5 cm above grade; gates self-closing and latched.. Source: Swimming Pool By-law 044-2012, verified 2026-08-29.

Swimming Pool By-law 044-2012 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 8 — 'No person shall excavate for or erect a privately owned outdoor swimming pool until a building permit has been issued'
pool enclosure Min. 1.2 m above finished grade; bottom ≤7.5 cm above grade; gates self-closing and latched. s. 5.i, 5.iii, 5.v
scout note

Requires outdoor pool enclosure fencing at least 1.2 metres high with self-closing, self-latching gates; an above-ground pool's own wall may serve as the fence if it is at least 1.2m high.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: https://www.westperth.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities