Outdoor, man-made retention/detention ponds/basins,
as may be required to be built by the Planning Board under its Subdivision
Rules and Regulations, may be required by the Building Inspector to
be protected by a fence, wall or other enclosure, or combination thereof,
of durable material if he/she determines that such is necessary for
the protection of children. Consideration will be given to the slope
and materials of construction of the banks and to the depth of the
retained water.
The barrier, if such is required, shall be constructed
so as to afford no external handholds or footholds, of materials which
rate impenetrable by toddlers, at least four feet in height so that
a toddler cannot grasp its top by jumping or reaching, and equipped
with a self-enclosing and positive self-latching closure mechanism
at a height above the reach of toddlers and provided with hardware
for permanent locking. Sufficiently wide gated access shall be provided
for maintenance purposes.