(A) Swimming pools shall have a permanent fence installed around the perimeter upon completion, and before being filled with water, except as noted below. Existing pools shall have six months to comply with this chapter.
(B) The fence shall be a security-type fence, not less than four in height, that completely encloses the swimming pool area.
(C) Portable above-ground swimming pools, taken down each year, are exempt from this chapter.
(D) The sides of above-ground swimming pools that have detachable, or removable, steps are deemed to be in compliance with this chapter, and no additional security fence is required.
(E) The town, or its agents, commissions, and/or boards shall not be held responsible for the adequacy of the security fence, or the noncompliance of any landowner.
(Ord. 04-09, passed 6-22-04)