Swimming Pool Fence Permit

Thinking about getting a pool or a hot tub?

A pool enclosure permit must be obtained from the Municipal Enforcement & Licensing Department for any pool or hot tub  on private property that is more than 24" in depth, regardless if there is an existing fence. 

Pool Enclosure must be non-climbable. Enclosures must be 1.83 metres in height, with a bottom clearance of not more than 7.6 centimetres from the ground and have no rails or horizontal or diagonal attachments on the outside that would facilitate climbing. Enclosure must be supported  on  substantial  posts  of  wood  or  steel which  are  securely  imbedded  in the  ground and not  more than  2.4  metres  apart for wooden, or not  more than  3.0  metres  apart  for chain link fences.

An individual is required to keep the gate of a swimming pool enclosure locked at all times except when the enclosed area is in use. Gates also have to be self closing and self latching.

Hot tubs may not require a pool enclosure if they have a lockable lid. However, they would still require a permit and an inspection.

Pools/Hot tubs cannot be filled with water until an inspection has been completed by the Municipal Enforcement & Licensing Department and approval has been given.

Review the Pool Bylaw

To review the Town of Cobourg's Pool By-law, please click here.  

Permit Applications can be accessed through our CloudPermit.ca Program.