Quebec mandates fences around residential pools
June 25, 2025
By Pool & Spa Marketing

New regulations to prevent children from drowning in residential pools in Quebec are coming into effect on September 30. Homeowners will be obligated to have an enclosed fence built around their pools.
Per a report by CityNews, for outdoor in-ground and semi-inground pools, the fences must be at least 1.2 m (3.9 ft) high. Above-ground pools less than 1.4 m (4.5 ft) high must also have a fence. In addition, gates on the fences must also be self-locking and self-closing, and the fences themselves must be designed so that they cannot be climbed.
The new provincial regulation to install a fence is part of Quebec’s Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act.