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Fencing Requirements: Greenfield vs Milwaukee

How do fencing requirements rules compare between Greenfield, WI and Milwaukee, WI?

Greenfield and Milwaukee have similar restriction levels.

Greenfield, WI

Milwaukee County

Heavy Restrictions

Greenfield requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.

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Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County

Heavy Restrictions

Milwaukee requires 48-inch minimum barriers around all residential pools. Self-closing and self-latching gates mandatory. Inspections by Department of Neighborhood Services.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGreenfieldMilwaukee
Height48 inches (4 ft) minimum-
GatesSelf-closing, self-latchingSelf-closing/latching
Latch54" high or pool side-
State LawWI Stat. §145.17-
Min Height-48 inches
Inspections-DNS inspects
VGB Act-Drain covers required

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Greenfield FAQ

What type of fence does my pool need in Greenfield?

Greenfield requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.

How tall must a pool fence be in Greenfield?

Height: 48 inches (4 ft) minimum. Gates: Self-closing, self-latching. Latch: 54" high or pool side. State Law: WI Stat. §145.17.

Milwaukee FAQ

What type of fence does my pool need in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee requires 48-inch minimum barriers around all residential pools. Self-closing and self-latching gates mandatory. Inspections by Department of Neighborhood Services.

How tall must a pool fence be in Milwaukee?

Min Height: 48 inches. Gates: Self-closing/latching. Inspections: DNS inspects. VGB Act: Drain covers required.

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