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How tall should a four-sided fence around a home pool be, at minimum?

At least 4 feet, fully enclosing the pool.

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  1. At least 2 feet
  2. At least 3 feet
  3. At least 4 feet ✔

Why: The CDC says a four-sided fence that fully encloses the pool, at least 4 feet tall, helps keep young children from wandering in.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC says to supervise kids closely and constantly near any water, including bathtubs.

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Answer: At least 4 feet. The CDC says a four-sided fence that fully encloses the pool, at least 4 feet tall, helps keep young children from wandering in.

  1. CDC: Drowning Prevention www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html
    Construct and use a four-sided fence that is at least four feet in height and fully encloses the pool.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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