Kitchener pool enclosure permit: when you need one and what to submit
The short answer
Yes, for a pool that can hold 0.91 m (36 in) of water. The enclosure must be finished before you fill it. City fee: $95.
Last verified 2026-10-06 · City of Kitchener: Pool enclosure requirements (PDF), City of Kitchener 2025 fee schedule (PDF)- City fee
- $95
- Where to apply
- City of Kitchener: Apply for a building permit
Enclosure and gates at least 1.52 m high, locking gates, at most 0.10 m under the fence. A hot tub with a locking cover is exempt.
What Kitchener wants to see
- A site plan showing the pool, the enclosure and the gates
- A cross-section of the fence with its height and openings
- Gate details: self-closing, self-latching, latch height
- The application, and an inspection before you fill the pool
Local quirks
- Kitchener's deck tables are stricter than the Building Code tables in places.
- Fence height is measured from the higher side's finished grade, at every point along the fence.
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