A swimming pool is now defined as: “any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that can hold water 24 inches or more in depth.” WEST MILFORD Homeowners who purchase inflatable pools may be subject to the same regulations as their neighbors who have in-ground or the larger, fixed-sided above-ground pools. According to the West Milford Department of Building Safety, the code for pools in West Milford require a minimum of a 4 foot fence around the pool, with specific requirements as to how far apart slats can be, a maximum size for decorative openings and even the size mesh in a chain link fence. The required mesh size for a pool fence is smaller than that of a standard chain link fence. There are also rules governing gates and steps around pools. The state code for what qualifies as a swimming pool was amended in the spring of 2006, but the changes have not been publicized. There is a concern that people who purchase inflatable pools do not realize they need to conform to fencing requirements.