Here is a practical size guide for tempered glass pool fences commonly used in North America (including Canada/Quebec). These sizes reflect typical manufacturing standards and pool safety codes.

Tempered Glass Pool Fence – Size Guide

1. Glass Thickness (Most Important for Safety)

• 12 mm tempered glass is the industry standard for frameless pool fences because it provides the rigidity needed without metal framing.

• Tempered glass is about 5–6× stronger than regular glass and breaks into small blunt pieces if shattered.

2. Standard Glass Panel Heights

Most building codes require minimum 48 in (1.2 m) height around pools to prevent children from climbing over.

Some jurisdictions recommend 1.5 m (5 ft) or higher depending on location and exposure.

3. Standard Panel Widths

Glass panels come in multiple widths depending on the layout.

Typical ranges:

Manufacturers generally limit glass fence panels to 60–65 inches wide for structural stability.

4. Gap / Spacing Requirements

These limits prevent children from passing through the fence.

5. Pool Glass Gate Size

Typical gate specs:

Self-closing gates are normally required by pool safety codes.

6. Typical Frameless Glass Panel Specification

Example of a standard panel used in many pool fence systems:

• Height: 48 in (1219 mm)

• Thickness: 12 mm tempered glass

• Width: 36–60 in

• Edge finish: polished safety edges

• Mounting: stainless steel spigots or base channel

7. Optional Premium Upgrade

Some high-end installations use:

This provides extra impact resistance and post-breakage retention.

✅ Quick Recommendation (Most Popular Setup)

• Glass: 12 mm tempered

• Height: 48 in (1219 mm)

• Panel width: 36–48 in

• Gap: ≤ 100 mm

This configuration works for most frameless residential pool fences.