How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the City of Burlington, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Pool Fencing By-law No. 74-2005 (Municipal Pool By-law), verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Fences and gates required around pool. Height 1.2m-2.0m depending on type. Gates self-closing, self-latching, locked when not supervised. Prohibited materials: barbed wire, broken glass or electrification.
Pool Fencing By-law No. 74-2005 (Municipal Pool By-law)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 12.1
pool enclosure
Fences and gates required around pool. Height 1.2m-2.0m depending on type. Gates self-closing, self-latching, locked when not supervised.
s. 4, s. 5.1, s. 7.1
prohibited materials
barbed wire, broken glass or electrification
s. 11
scout note
Requires residential swimming pools be enclosed by fencing/gates: chain-link 1.2-2.0m high, solid panels 1.2-2.0m high with restricted gap sizes, or a qualifying wall; repeals By-law 131-2004.