How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Town of Deseronto, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Swimming Pool By-Law #28-07, verified 2026-09-25. Pool enclosure: Enclosure not less than five feet (5') high; gates self-closing with locking and self-latching device. Prohibited materials: No barbed wire or similar dangerous characteristics and no device for projecting an electric current.
Swimming Pool By-Law #28-07
adopted bylaw
pool enclosure
Enclosure not less than five feet (5') high; gates self-closing with locking and self-latching device.
s. 2(c), 2(g)(iii)
prohibited materials
No barbed wire or similar dangerous characteristics and no device for projecting an electric current
s. 2(f)(iv)
scout note
Requires owners of outdoor swimming pools to erect and maintain an enclosure at least 5 feet (1.52m) high with self-closing, self-latching gates; sets chain-link/wood construction specs; enforced by the Building Inspector.