# Part II – Required Enclosure

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 11-206 Fence or wall required.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-206 (2026)

Every outdoor swimming pool must be completely surrounded by a fence or wall that:

(1) is at least 42 inches high; and

(2) except for doors or gates:

  (i) has no openings, holes, or gaps larger than 4 inches in any dimension; or

  (ii) for a picket fence, has a horizontal distance between pickets of no more than 4 inches.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 11-207 Gates and doors.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-207 (2026)

(a) Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, every gate or door opening through the enclosure must be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device that keeps the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use.

(b) This section does not apply to the door of any dwelling house that forms a part of the enclosure.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 11-208 Owner and occupant responsible for compliance.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-208 (2026)

Compliance with the requirements of this subtitle is the duty, jointly and severally, of both:

(1) the owner of premises; and

(2) the person who occupies the land on which the outdoor swimming pool is located.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 11-209 Modifications.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-209 (2026)

(a) In individual cases, the Department of Housing and Community Development may modify one or more of the requirements of this subtitle on a showing of good cause and satisfactory assurances that the degree of protection is not reduced.

(b) The Department of Housing and Community Development also may permit the use of protective devices or structures other than those specified in this subtitle, so long as the degree of protection is not reduced.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## §§ 11-210 to 11-211

Balt., Md., Code § 11-210 to 11-211 (2026)

Reserved