A. All outdoor swimming pools having a depth capacity of two feet (2') or more, shall be completely enclosed by a fence prior to use of the swimming pool. The wall of a building may be accepted as a part of the required fence when found by the inspector to provide a sufficient degree of protection. Such fence shall be not less than four feet (4') in height above the ground level immediately below. Such fence shall be of not less than 111/2-gauge chainlink fencing or such other construction which will make access to the swimming pool area equally difficult. All fence material and fence posts shall be resistant to decay and corrosion, and fence posts shall be set in concrete bases or similarly secured. Any open space between the bottom of the fence and the fence and the ground shall not exceed four inches (4"). Each fence opening or point of entry into the pool area enclosure shall be equipped with a gate. Each gate shall have at least the minimum height required for the fence and shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate or at a place which is otherwise inaccessible to small children.
B. All such outdoor swimming pools which are located aboveground and encompassed by an exterior wall having a height of four feet (4') or more shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection A of this section; provided, that all such aboveground pools shall be equipped with an effective fence and gate system at all points of entry to the pool, constructed to the specifications contained in subsection A of this section.
C. Prior to filling with water, each such outdoor swimming pool shall be enclosed by either fencing as required above, or a temporary construction fence. Such temporary fence shall be a snow fence or similar design at least four feet (4') in height and securely anchored in place. The fence shall be constructed with its base flush to the ground and shall have supportive posts placed no more than eight feet (8') apart. The fence shall remain in place until such time as a permanent fence is installed as provided in this section. The installation of a permanent fence shall take place no later than sixty (60) days after the initial filling of the swimming pool.
D. All persons owning or in charge of a swimming pool for which a fence is required under this chapter shall construct or provide such fence within ninety (90) days following the effective date hereof. (1975 Code Ch. 16 § XXIV)