#Pool fence install
#Pool fence full

Spacing between vertical members should not exceed 4'.

Solid fences should not have indentations or protrusions.Openings in the fence should not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.No more than 4 inches gap between the finish grade and the bottom of the fence. Top of the fence must be at least 48 inches above grade.Kerman Raines, Neave Group Outdoor Solutions in Wappingers Falls, NY When sited too close it appears that the pool is in a cage. It is a mistake to site it too close to the pool or try to camouflage the fence. State and local codes require a fence around pools for safety. Catriona Tudor Erler, author of Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Swimming Pool and Spa

#Pool fence install

Should your local codes require a fence and you want a hedge, install an inexpensive chain-link fence, then plant an evergreen hedge right up against it so the foliage grows through and hides it on both sides. Verify with local building department before constructing a fence. *Applies to swimming pools, hot tubs and non-portable spas.

#Pool fence full

This fence can be designed to be reinstalled at any time in the future when there is concern for children or pets having full access to the pool. Once they are old enough, it is removed and the code requirement is then met by the perimeter fence. It also provides pool security while the children are young. This is a great solution for parties when the house and pool can become one larger space. This fence can be entirely removed or only partially removed for a short time allowing full access to the pool. This fence encloses the pool area leaving the rest of the yard open to general use. The perimeter fence around the yard itself can serve as a pool safety fence only if it conforms to the height and gate requirements set by the safety code.

However, there may be additional local regulations as well.Ī skilled designer will assess your site and your lifestyle to determine the best way to provide swimming pool safety fence. Many communities have adopted these national standards in an effort to minimize and, hopefully, eliminate accidental drowning of children. The Building Officials and Code Administrators (B.O.C.A.) outline contains safety measures for swimming pool fences.