*As of October 1, 2022, the state of Connecticut updated its pool safety barrier requirements. For more information, please read Automatic Pool Covers: New Connecticut Rules and Requirements.

In the state of Connecticut, it is required that your swimming pool have a surrounding fence per code. While the primary use of a fence is for safety, a fence aids in keeping animals out of the pool area and can serve to increase privacy.

In thinking about installing a swimming pool, it is important to integrate the installation of a fence into your planning and design. Here is a summary of the fencing requirements for your swimming pool in the state of Connecticut. Litchfield County Pools recommends you contact a professional fencing company for more details.

• The fence must be at-least 4 feet high.

• There must be no more than a 2’ gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground.

• The fencing can not have any protrusions and must be a solid barrier - a stone wall that is climbable does not serve as a fence.

• The gap between horizontal pieces should be less than 45”.

• Fences made of criss-cross or lattice nature should have openings no larger than 1.75”.

• For split rail or board and post fences, safety mesh must be attached with openings no larger than 2.25”.

• Access gates should have self-latching devices. When the latch is located less than 54” above the bottom of the gate, you must put the closing mechanism on the pool side of the fence.

• If the side of a home or structure is to serve as a barrier, the first floor doors and/or windows must have an audible alarm installed.