How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?
In the Township of Whitewater, Ontario, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by By-law Number 22-05-1506 (Fences and Enclosures around Privately Owned Swimming Pools), verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Pool enclosure: Minimum height 1.2 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side; area secured when not in use. Prohibited materials: Barbed wire and electric-current fencing prohibited; no dangerous projecting characteristics.
By-law Number 22-05-1506 (Fences and Enclosures around Privately Owned Swimming Pools)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 2.1; s. 3.1
pool enclosure
Minimum height 1.2 m (4 ft); gates self-closing and self-latching on pool side; area secured when not in use.
s. 3.2(a); s. 4.3
prohibited materials
Barbed wire and electric-current fencing prohibited; no dangerous projecting characteristics.
s. 2.9; s. 3.3(f)
scout note
Requires a permit and a pool enclosure fence of at least 1.2m in height, with detailed chain-link/vertical-board construction specs, for all privately owned outdoor swimming pools.