| prohibited materials | barbed wire fencing | Clause # 1 |
scout note
Bans barbed wire fencing except for agricultural or security use; even then it must sit at least 7ft above grade atop a standard fence and never abut a sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
Fences & pool enclosures — Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Cape Breton Regional Municipality Barbed Wire Fences By-law (No. B-100) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Prohibited materials: barbed wire fencing. Pool enclosure: Enclosure extends from ground to height not less than five (5) feet; gates self-closing, self-latching at top and inside.
| pool enclosure | Enclosure extends from ground to height not less than five (5) feet; gates self-closing, self-latching at top and inside. | s. 2(1), s. 2(2) |
scout note
Requires every outdoor pool to be enclosed by a fence at least 5ft high with a self-closing, self-latching gate kept locked when the pool is unused; a building permit is required before construction.