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Pool fences in Moorestown, NJ
Pool barriers built to New Jersey requirements, in aluminum or vinyl, with self-closing, self-latching gates. Get a free estimate from a local installer.
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What a New Jersey pool fence needs
Pool barriers are about safety first, and your pool won't pass inspection without one. These are the core requirements used by New Jersey townships, based on the residential and pool codes:
- Height: at least 48 inches above the ground, measured on the side away from the pool.
- Gates: open outward, away from the pool, and are self-closing and self-latching.
- Latches: if the release is lower than 54 inches, it must be on the pool side, at least 3 inches below the top of the gate.
- Gaps: openings and the gap at the bottom must be small enough that a young child can't slip through or climb.
- No easy footholds: horizontal rails and nearby objects shouldn't give a child a way to climb over.
Requirements can change and some details vary by town. Your installer and the Moorestown Township construction office have the final word.
Installing a new pool?
Pool contractors and fence installers often need to coordinate, since the barrier usually has to pass inspection before the pool can be used. Getting a fence estimate early keeps your summer on schedule.
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Popular pool fence options
Aluminum
The go-to pool fence. Rust-proof, open so you can see the water, and available in pool-code styles with matching self-closing gates.
Aluminum fences →Vinyl
When you want privacy around the pool too. Solid or semi-privacy panels at 4 feet or taller, with gates fitted for self-closing hardware.
Vinyl fences →Chain link
The budget option. Black vinyl-coated chain link with the right mesh size can meet pool rules at a lower cost.
Get an estimate →Pool fence questions
How tall does a pool fence have to be in New Jersey?
Pool barriers in New Jersey generally must be at least 48 inches tall, measured from the ground on the outside of the fence. Confirm the current requirement with Moorestown Township, since local rules and inspections apply.
What does a pool gate need?
Pool gates must be self-closing and self-latching and open outward, away from the pool. If the latch release is lower than 54 inches from the ground, it must be on the pool side and at least 3 inches below the top of the gate.
Can my house wall be part of the pool barrier?
Sometimes, but doors and windows that open onto the pool area usually need alarms or other protection. Ask your installer and the township before counting the house as one side of the enclosure.
Which fence material is best for a pool?
Aluminum is the most common choice because it's rust-proof and keeps the pool visible. Vinyl works well when you also want privacy. Either way, the fence has to meet the height, gap and gate rules.
Need your pool fenced in?
Free pool fence estimates across Moorestown. Financing options are available.