IN-GROUND POOL
Enclosure
The enclosure in question must prevent the passage of a spherical object 10 cm in diameter, be a minimum height of 1.2 meters, and be free of any projections, attachments, or openwork sections that could allow climbing.
Landscaping
Slopes and vegetation such as hedges and shrubs cannot serve as an enclosure.
Adjacent Building
The wall of a building cannot serve as an enclosure if it is equipped with an opening (door, patio door, window).
Doors
Any door within the enclosure must be equipped with a safety device installed on the interior side of the enclosure, in the upper part of the door, allowing it to close and lock automatically.
Filter and Pump
Any equipment related to the pool’s operation (filter, pump, etc.) must be installed at least 1 meter from the pool wall or, if applicable, at least 1 meter from the exterior side of the enclosure.
Accessories
Pool accessories, including ladders, platforms, slides, or any other structures related to the use of swimming pools, with the exception of the pool filter, must be at least 1.5 m from the side and rear property lines and 4 m from the front property line.
Warning:
It is your responsibility to verify with your insurer and your municipality the standards you must comply with for pool installation.
ABOVE-GROUND POOL
Enclosure
An above-ground pool with a minimum height of 1.2 meters or a removable pool with a minimum height of 1.4 meters does not require an enclosure when access to such a pool is provided by:
Safety Gate
By a ladder equipped with a safety gate that closes and locks automatically.
Ladder
By a ladder or platform equipped with an enclosure as described previously.
Deck
By a deck attached to the residence and arranged so that the part providing access to the pool is equipped with an enclosure as described previously.
