• Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Some states, cities and counties have laws that require a perimeter fence around the pool to keep little kids safe. And as I recall, the fence usually can’t be your yard fence. It has to be a separate fence with a self-closing and self-latching door.

    Also, Larry David https://youtu.be/mstWOTSEVg4

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      1 month ago

      And even if local laws don’t require it, insurance companies may still charge you out the ass if you don’t have it and keep the gate shut at all times.

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        Pretty sure this guy wasn’t staying up at night wondering if he would be able to afford his higher insurance rate.