Brantford By-law 437, s. 437.5.5 — Metal - solid panels - pickets - height - spacing - rails A wrought iron or other metal type fencing or fencing of solid panels or vertical boards may be used, provided that the fencing shall extend from ground to a height of not less than 1.52 m (5 feet), and provided that
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Metal - solid panels - pickets - height - spacing - rails A wrought iron or other metal type fencing or fencing of solid panels or vertical boards may be used, provided that the fencing shall extend from ground to a height of not less than 1.52 m (5 feet), and provided that:
- a) the bottom of the fence is not more than 100 mm (4 inches) above the exterior grade adjacent to the fence; and
- b) openings between vertical metal pickets of six or seven gauge wire are spaced not more than 50 mm (1.9 inches) centre to centre and horizontal rails are of six or seven gauge wire or openings between pickets, boards or panels do not exceed 100 mm (4 inches) and horizontal rails are spaced at least 1.22 m (4 feet) apart measured vertically with horizontal rails located on the pool side of the fence. By-law 103-91, 24 June, 1991; By-law 98-97, 30 June, 1997.
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- 437.5.3 Chain link - minimum 11 gauge - link size - height Chain link fencing (minimum 11 gauge), with links not exceeding 50 mm (2 inches) may be used provided such fencing shall extend from the ground for a height of not less than 1.52 m (5 feet). The bottom of the chain link fence must be secure and can be no more than 100 mm (4 inches) above the exterior grade adjacent to said fence. By-law 103-91, 24 June, 1991
- 437.5.4 Wood - solid panels - pickets - height - spacing - rails For single-family and semi-detached residential purposes, fencing of solid panels or vertical pickets or vertical boards, may be used and shall extend from the ground for a height of not less than 1.22 m (4 foot)
- 437.5.6 Wall - part of enclosure - permitted - requirements A wall or one or more walls of a building may be used provided said wall is at least 1.22 m (4 feet) in height and has no hedge or step closer than 1.22 m (4 feet) above the ground, measured vertically and that if the said wall of a building contains any opening which could provide a means of ingress or egress to the swimming pool, that such openings are kept locked at all times when such swimming pool is not under competent supervision. By-law 103-91, 24 June, 1991
- 437.5.7 Chief Building Official - Director of Bylaw and Security - approval The Chief building Official or the Director of Bylaw and Security may the construction of a swimming pool enclosure that is a fence, wall or other structure where it provides an equivalent enclosure to that specified in this Chapter. By-law 150-2006, 16 October, 2006. Bylaw 148-2024, 29 October, 2024
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