MarkhamBuilding PermitsPools & Enclosures

Pool Enclosure By-law

Published by City of Markham

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Type: By-law
Published by: City of Markham
Date: 2015
Also called: 2015-96
For: homeowner
Signed by: Deputy Clerk · Mayor
Building types: All building types
Pages: 17
Instruments: Municipal Act, 2001

Overview

Markham's Pool Enclosure By-law 2015-96, a by-law to regulate the enclosures for privately-owned outdoor pools, passed June 15 and 16, 2015, repealing the earlier By-law 59-75, and linked from Markham's by-laws and fences and swimming pools pages. It covers pool permits from the Chief Building Official, pool water discharge, temporary and permanent enclosures, fence and gate construction, hot tub covers and other partial exemptions, work orders, fees and offences. Schedules A to D set heights and clearances and the wood, metal and chain link fence specifications.

What it covers

Short Title
Definitions
Administration and Interpretation
General Provisions
Water Discharge
Temporary Enclosures
Permanent Pool Enclosures
Construction of Fencing
Construction of Gates
Special Provisions and Partial Exemptions
Enforcement
Work Order
Work Order - Delivery- When Deemed Served
Failure to Comply - Work Done by the City
Fees
Recovery of Costs
Offences
Collection of Unpaid Fines
Severability
Repeal of By-law 59-75
Force and Effect
General Provisions for Pool Enclosures
Wood Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures
Metal and Wrought Iron Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures
Chain Link Fence Construction for Pool Enclosures

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