How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Tay, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law No. 2026-22 - Pool Enclosure By-law, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Enclosure must be minimum 1.2 m high (outside measurement); gates self-closing with locking device at top inside.
By-law No. 2026-22 - Pool Enclosure By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 2.1
pool enclosure
Enclosure must be minimum 1.2 m high (outside measurement); gates self-closing with locking device at top inside.
s. 4.2, s. 6.1(c)
scout note
Requires a pool enclosure permit before excavating/erecting a swimming pool; enclosure fence must be at least 1.2m high (or 1.6m if closer than 1.2m to the pool wall) and maintained in good condition at all times water is in the pool.