§ 277-5. Fencing and ladders.

A. 

In-ground swimming pools shall be completely and continuously surrounded by a permanent durable wall, fence or barrier not less than four feet in height above grade, and shall be so constructed as to have no opening mesh, hole or gap larger than two inches in any dimension, provided that, if a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension of any gap or opening shall not exceed 2 1/2 inches. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure. All gates used in conjunction with any of the above-described enclosures shall conform to the specifications required above as to height and dimensions of openings, mesh, holes or gaps in the case of fences. Gates and doors shall be locked when the pool is not in use or is unguarded or unattended.

B. 

On-ground or aboveground swimming pools shall be enclosed by a durable wall, barrier or fence as described in the preceding subsection.