Paramus requires pool barriers at least four feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates that swing outward away from the pool to prevent unauthorized access.
The Paramus Building Department requires that fences enclosing in-ground pools be at least four feet in height. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching and must swing outward, away from the pool. See-through fences such as post-rail or chain link with open slots are permitted subject to specified spacing limits. Zoning rules in Chapter 429 require that the enclosure be designed to reasonably prevent any person from gaining access beneath, through, or over the barrier. Compliance is verified during pool inspections.
Missing barriers, short fences, or non-latching gates can trigger municipal summonses, denial of final pool inspection, and orders to drain or secure the pool.
Paramus, NJ
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