Key takeaways
- Many places ask for about four feet or more
- Spacing should leave no gaps small bodies can pass
- Gates should self-close and self-latch
- Rules vary, so check what applies to you
A pool fence protects the people who use the yard.
Height and spacing
Many places require a fence of about four feet or more, with picket gaps too narrow to squeeze through or climb.
The gate
Pool gates usually swing away from the pool and close and latch by themselves.
Check the rules
Requirements differ from place to place, and we help you work out what applies to you.
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