Toronto By-law 447, s. (b) — Chapter 447 Fences

A wood fence used in a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed in a good, workmanlike manner as follows:

• [1] Vertical boards shall be:
• [a] At least 19 millimetre by 89 millimetre lumber;
• [b] Spaced not more than 38 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced less than 1.2 metres apart;
• [Amended 2021-06-09 by By-law 484-2021] [c] Spaced not more than 100 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced 1.2 metres apart or more;
• [Amended 2021-06-09 by By-law 484-2021] 447-11 June 9, 2021 [d] Attached to horizontal rails that are:

a. At least 38 millimetre by 89 millimetre lumber; and b. Supported on substantial posts that are at least 89 millimetres by 89 millimetres, spaced not more than 2.4 metres apart, securely fastened to the ground and structurally sound. [2] Horizontal boards shall be:

• [a] At least 19 millimetre by 89 millimetre lumber;
• [b] Spaced not more than 20 millimetres apart;
• [c] Offset or protruding not more 15 millimetres from the board immediately above or below;
• and [d] Not more than 2.4 metres in length.