Mahwah enforces fencing requirements around private pools, requiring barriers at least four feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates as part of zoning compliance and the New Jersey state pool code.
All swimming pools in Mahwah Township must be fully enclosed by a barrier at least four feet in height. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latch mechanisms positioned on the pool side and out of reach of small children. Above-ground pools with secured ladders may use the pool wall as part of the barrier when removable steps are stowed. Mahwah's Chapter 24 zoning standards limit fence heights to six feet in side and rear yards.
Failure to maintain a compliant pool barrier can result in summonses, fines, and a directive to drain the pool or install proper fencing before continued use, with each day a separate violation.
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