Do you need a fence around a 3.5 ft swimming pool in ohio?:
I believe that you have to put a fence around any pool in Ohio.  Lets put it this way- if you dont put a fence around your pool, and a little child sneaks in and drowns- you would be completely liable, and would likely lose your house, your car, and have your wages garnished for years while you worked to pay off the liability lawsuit.  To me, the risk isnt worth the reward, I would install it no matter what the law is (but yes, I think every pool in Ohio requires one).  Also, if you dont have a fence around it, you might have problems with your homeowners insurance over the liability issue as well.