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Fences & pool enclosures — Stone Mills, Ontario: By-law 2007-374 - To Regulate Fencing Around Swimming Pools

In the Township of Stone Mills, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law 2007-374 - To Regulate Fencing Around Swimming Pools, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Enclosure must extend to height of not less than 1.2 m (4 ft) from finished grade; gates must be self-closing with self-latching device on inside. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire, similar dangerous materials, and electric current devices prohibited in fence construction.

By-law 2007-374 - To Regulate Fencing Around Swimming Pools adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 2(j): 'Chief Building Official...shall issue a permit certifying approval'
pool enclosure	Enclosure must extend to height of not less than 1.2 m (4 ft) from finished grade; gates must be self-closing with self-latching device on inside.	s. 2(c): 'not less than 1.2 metres (4 feet)'; s. 2(g): 'self-closing and equipped with a locking device and with a self-latching device'
prohibited materials	Barbed wire, similar dangerous materials, and electric current devices prohibited in fence construction.	s. 2(f)(iv): 'no part consisting of barbed wire...and no device for introducing electric current'

scout note

Requires an outdoor swimming pool enclosure to extend from grade to at least 1.2m (4ft) high, with gates and doors within the enclosure self-closing and equipped with a self-latching device.