According to the source of all legal stuff I need to know (and a shedload that hadn't even entered my realm of consciousness), fences fall into this category of tort law. I do think it's less of a nuisance than before - to get in now you'd have to scale the sheer 5' panels to get in the back yard, there is a spring latch so landscapers/tree guys/pool guys can't leave the gate open, plus there are no stray nails or screws to tear delicate skin. And the gate has a puzzling pattern of reinforcing strips that some may consider attractive - is that a coat-hanger or a Christmas tree? On the other hand, has all the nasty blue plastic wire been replaced? Not yet. But by next week three-quarters of the yard will be secure. And the ugly metal fence on the north side? Well, that's still under discussion...
Monday, November 09, 2009
An Attractive Nuisance
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When you have a pool, security is a good thing. Reduces liability, etc.
We were technically up to code in that we had a 4' fence round the property and we were grandfathered in for new codes because the pool was installed so long ago, but it's much better to be fully secure with self-latching gates!
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