How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Municipality of Central Huron, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 25-2008 - Swimming Pool By-law, verified 2026-09-21. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.53m (5 feet); self-closing and self-latching gate required. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire, chicken wire, other barbed or sharp material; conductor of electricity.
By-law 25-2008 - Swimming Pool By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 8; s. 12
pool enclosure
Minimum height 1.53m (5 feet); self-closing and self-latching gate required.
s. 19(a); s. 20
prohibited materials
Barbed wire, chicken wire, other barbed or sharp material; conductor of electricity.
s. 15; s. 16
scout note
Requires privately owned outdoor swimming pools to be enclosed by a fence and self-latching/locking gate extending at least 5 feet (1.53m) above grade, to prevent unintentional drowning.