{"id":51,"date":"2014-02-06T16:50:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T21:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mypoolsigns.com/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:05:30","slug":"how-do-i-fence-my-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mypoolsigns.com/blog\/how-do-i-fence-my-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I fence in my pool?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pool and spa owners in New Zealand are cheering a proposed change<\/a> to the nation\u2019s fencing law would mean that above-ground portable hot tubs with locking covers are no longer be required to have fences around them. That\u2019s all well and good for those down under. But what about the millions of pool and spa owners in the United States? What fencing laws do you need to follow to help ensure pool safety \u2014 and avoid liability in the event of a tragedy?<\/p>\n

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From garlandcannon.<\/p><\/div>\n

The answer is much more complex than in other parts of the world. That\u2019s because in the United States, most pool and spa regulation is at the local level. Some states<\/a>, such as California and Florida, do have their own laws regarding fencing, but they are the outlier in a sea of codes, covenants and restrictions that every pool and spa owner is charged with keeping track of. As the following video\u00a0demonstrates, not all fences are created equal, and latches are one of the most important considerations.<\/p>\n