Pool Fence Permits

All completed permit applications should be submitted by email to the Permit Coordinator. 

Fees

The cost to apply for a pool fence permit is $173.

Fees are indexed on January 1 of each year.

Fence and gate guidelines

Depending on the size and depth of your pool, the fence guidelines change:

• if your pool is less than 1.2 metres (m) in depth, the fence must be a minimum of 1.2 m in height measured from the grade anywhere at the bottom of the fence to the top
• if your pool is 1.2 m or deeper, the fence must be a minimum of 1.5 m in height measured from the grade anywhere at the bottom of the fence to the top

The fence must also meet the following guidelines:

• there shall be no opening in the fence that is larger than 100 mm
• the fence shall be constructed of such material in and in such a manner as to not facilitate the climbing of the fence
• the fence should completely encompass the pool (walls of a building may substitute a portion of the fence as long as the fence is affixed to the building)
• no fence shall be closer than 1.5 m to the edge of the swimming pool

Make sure that the fence meets the following gate guidelines:

• any opening in the fence, provided for passage through the fence shall be protected by a gate
• gates should have a lock that requires a key or special knowledge to open
• gates shall be closed and locked at all times (except when the fenced in area is being used by the property owner, lessee, tenant or other authorized person)