Swimming pools in Livingston: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Livingston Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Pool barrier	The pool must be completely surrounded by a fence. § 5-4-1-1 · code text The swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence and provided with gates and locks consistent with state building and safety codes.
Setback from property lines	At least 5 feet from any side or rear lot line. Applies: Applies to the pool. § 5-4-1-1 · code text No pool shall be located closer than five feet to any side lot line and any rear lot line. In the rear half of the lot or 50 feet from the front property line, whichever is less. Applies: Pools in any residential district. § 5-4-1-1 · code text Swimming pools in any residential district shall be constructed in the rear one-half of the lot or 50 feet from the front property line, whichever is the lesser.
Equipment and alarms	At least 5 feet from property lines. Applies: Pool filter and heating systems. § 5-4-1-1 · code text Filter and heating systems for such pools shall be a minimum of five feet from property lines.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Livingston?

Livingston's code: The pool must be completely surrounded by a fence. (§ 5-4-1-1); At least 5 feet from any side or rear lot line. (Applies to the pool.) (§ 5-4-1-1).

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