On Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:21:34 EDT, Chip wrote:

Most municipalities require a pool fence with an auto latching gate, but
every year there are about 5-10 drowning fatalities of kids under 5.
Even when the water is not murky and there are adults nearby. Kids are
inquisitive and quick.

Yes, usually during a party. The OP said it was fenced and gated with a
lock.

Don't know if there are such laws for ponds.
Chip

Yup, there are depending on depth and that depends on where you live also
how deep it can be before a fence is required. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
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