Fences
Fence openings and members
Fence style matters. Mesa sets opening sizes for each type.
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The rules
- Openings cannot pass a 4 inch sphere.
- Solid barriers cannot have handholds or footholds.
- If horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart, they go on the pool side, and vertical spacing cannot exceed 1 3/4 inches.
- Chain link openings and slatted fence openings cannot exceed 1 3/4 inches.
- Diagonal members cannot have openings over 1 3/4 inches or angles more than 45 degrees from vertical.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
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