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• D. Protective Fencing. <br />1. Height. Pools shall be completely enclosed with four (4) foot fencing which <br />shall effectively prevent the entrance of children and be without external hand or <br />foot holds that would enable a child to climb over it. Chain link fence may be <br />used. Fencing of above ground pools shall not be required if the pool sides meet <br />the fence stipulations above and it is provided with a removable ladder. <br />2. Gates and Latches. The fence openings shall be equipped with self-closing <br />gates and self-latching devices. All the openings shall be inaccessible to <br />small children and at least four (4) feet from ground level. In the alternative, the <br />perimeter of the yard, including driveway entrance, may be fenced and enclosed. <br />The opening between the bottom of the fence and gates and the ground shall be no <br />more than four (4) inches. <br />3. Posts. All fence posts shall be placed no further than eight (8) feet apart and be <br />of decay or corrosion resistant materials and shall be set in concrete bases or other <br />suitable method. <br />4. Construction Fence. No person shall fill or cause to be filled a newly <br />constructed pool or a pool under construction with water to a depth of more than <br />eighteen (18) inches until the building inspector authorizes the filling of the pool <br />with water. Such authorization shall be withheld until, as a minimum, the <br />permittee has completely enclosed the swimming pool with a construction fence. <br />This requirement does not apply to above ground pools if the walls are at least <br />four (4) feet above grade. Said construction shall be: <br />a. snow fence or similar design and securely anchored in place. <br />b. constructed with its base flush to the ground. <br />c. At least four (4) feet in height and have supportive posts placed no <br />more than eight (8)feet apart. <br />d. In place until a permanent fence completely enclosing the pool is <br />installed to the specifications identified above and said fence is approved <br />by the building inspector. Said installation and approval shall be achieved <br />no later than ten (10) days after the building inspector authorized the filling <br />of the pool. <br />E. General Provisions. <br />1. Accessory Buildings. Unless included within the swimming pool permit, a <br />separate building permit shall be required for any pump house, filter house, pool <br />• 9 <br />