The Swimming
Pool By-Law 02-06-72 was passed
on the 19th of June 2002 regulating
owners of privately owned swimming
pools new and existing.
a swimming
pool consists of an outdoor
body of water contained by
artificial means which holds
water in excess of eighteen
(18) inches in depth either
for temporary or permanent
use.
in general,
fencing around the swimming
pool shall extend from the
ground to a height of not
less the five (5) feet with
no horizontal members or openings
more than two (2) inches that
would facilitate climbing
and a minimum of four (4)
feet from the pool edge.
the material
of the fence may vary from
chain link to vertical boards
and may be incorporated with
a new or existing patio deck
surrounding the pool. If Chain
link is used, make sure the
horizontal distance from corner
to corner is two (2) inches
or less.
A swimming
pool permit application may
be obtained at our office or
from our website. You may contact
the Chief Building Official
to ensure your proposed or existing
pool complies with this By-Law.
A permit is required for a new
or modification to an existing
fence surrounding a pool.
