FAQs About Swimming Pool Fences
What kind of fence do you need around a pool?
As a rule, people use mesh, metal, glass, or wooden fences. The main requirements for swimming pool safety include reliability, compliance with health and safety standards, protection from curious children, structural strength, lack of corrosion, durability, and others.
Is it required to have a fence around a pool?
It’s up to each owner to decide if a safety fence for the pool is necessary. But with it, you won’t have to worry about the safety of your kids and pets. Also, you’ll provide a private area for swimsuit parties that your neighbors won’t see. On top of that, there are provincial and local code and by-laws to follow.
What happens if you don’t have a fence around your pool?
Insurance companies require a swimming pool fence to avoid drowning, injuries, and falls in the water. Swimming pool fences keep children and guests from entering the area without your supervision and permission. For example, a child may be walking in the backyard and accidentally slip and injure something or drown. In that case, you could be held liable.
What is the safest fence for a pool?
Most pool fences are considered safe because they are installed following building requirements. In our opinion, the steel fence with vertical pickets or glass versions are the safest.