In many places, it is a legal requirement to have a fence around a pool for safety reasons.
a pool without a child protecting fence around it
Every pool in Florida needs to have a barrier or safety fence around the pool. An existing structure like a fence in some circumstances may count.
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By putting a rabbit fence around the pool
A fence around the pool
Research your local city codes. If you are inside the city, you are most likely required to have either a privacy fence OR a safety fence around the pool.
Whether or not you are legally required to have a fence is an issue that depends on your local laws and ordinances. You can contact your county or town building department for more insight on your county or town's laws. You may need a fence for liability purposes, though. Even if you are not legally required to put up a fence, a pool is a huge legal liability. Just imagine the legal bills if a small child got hurt or died in your pool. I would discuss a possible liability insurance policy with my insurance agent.
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All municipalities have fencing codes!
Many insurance companies will require at least a 4 foot locking fence around the pool. Even if the company decides to write they policy, they may exclude liability coverage due to the pool being onthe property. Read you.r policy carefully and shop around.
It is important to have where nobody can get to the pool without going through a gate.
It all depends on your local laws and by-laws of the city you live in. In my opinion you should fence any size pool for safety measure.Do u need a fence for a pool