• Nougat@fedia.io
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    8 days ago

    It’s very likely a requirement to have a fence which would prevent people from outside your property accessing the pool, but not a fence right at the edge of an in-ground pool (which this must have been for a riding lawnmower to plunge into it).

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      8 days ago

      Some states, cities and counties have laws that require a perimeter fence around the pool to keep little kids safe. And as I recall, the fence usually can’t be your yard fence. It has to be a separate fence with a self-closing and self-latching door.

      Also, Larry David https://youtu.be/mstWOTSEVg4

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        8 days ago

        And even if local laws don’t require it, insurance companies may still charge you out the ass if you don’t have it and keep the gate shut at all times.

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          7 days ago

          Pretty sure this guy wasn’t staying up at night wondering if he would be able to afford his higher insurance rate.

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      8 days ago

      Depends on local laws. But many places require a fence specifically for the pool area 4-5 ft, self locking gates, etc. Not a property line fence.