Lincoln Park applies the building code's barrier rules to pools and spas that hold 24 inches of water or more, and the city inspects before and after. We plan the fence with the pool so it passes the first time.
A pool fence has one job, and an inspector checks it. In Lincoln Park, pools, spas and similar setups holding 24 inches of water or more must meet the building code's security rules, and the city inspects the pool before the permit is issued and again at the end. The barrier rules Michigan building departments use call for a fence at least 48 inches high, no more than a 2-inch gap at the bottom and gates that open out from the pool and close and latch by themselves. Your building department gives the current numbers for your pool.
Aluminum is the most common pool fence here because it does not rust, meets the picket spacing rules in pool styles and leaves the yard open. Vinyl and wood privacy fences can work too, as long as nothing on the outside gives a child a foothold. The gate is where most fences fail. The latch has to sit high enough that small children cannot reach it, and the gate must swing shut and latch from any position. We fit hardware made for that.
Plan the fence at the same time as the pool. The pool builder needs a way in for machines, so one side of the fence often waits until the digging is done. If an older yard fence failed a pool inspection, send us the notice and we price exactly what the inspector listed.
Pool fences in Lincoln Park: common questions
How tall does a pool fence need to be in Michigan?
The barrier rules Michigan cities use call for at least 48 inches, measured on the outside of the pool. Your building department confirms the current rule for your pool.
Do above-ground pools need a fence?
If the pool holds 24 inches of water or more, Lincoln Park applies the code's barrier rules. The pool wall itself may count as part of the barrier if it meets them. Ask the building department about your setup.
What makes a pool gate pass inspection?
It opens away from the pool, closes and latches by itself and has the latch out of a small child's reach. We fit hardware made for pool gates.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.