Sec. 51-16. Swimming pool fences, gates, and locks.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 51-16 (2026)
Sec. 51-16. Swimming pool fences, gates, and locks.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Fence requirements. The fence or wall enclosing a private swimming pool must be:
(1)
at least 5 feet high;
(2)
securely anchored in the ground;
(3)
not easy to climb or penetrate; and
(4)
maintained in good condition.
(b)
Gates and locks. Any gate or door in a fence or wall enclosing a private swimming pool must have a self-closing and self-latching lock or latch on the pool side of the gate or door at a height of not less than 4 feet from the ground. Any gate or door must be closed and latched when the pool is not attended.