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My neighbour has put up a new above-ground swimming pool, one about 3 feet high, are they required to erect a fence around it?

April 26, 2017above-ground erect feet fence high neighbour swimming pool

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My neighbour has put up a new above-ground swimming pool, one about 3 feet high, are they required to erect a fence around it?

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Yes, no one may excavate for a pool or erect a pool in the Municipality of Port Hope without first obtaining a permit. The Fencing By-law (#31/2006) requires that all pools be enclosed by a fence of not less than 1.5 metres (5 feet). The fence and gates leading to the pool area must also be built according to the By-law requirements. They must be inspected and approved by the Building Department before the pool is filled with water.