Fence laws in Arkansas
What Arkansas statutes and statewide codes say about fences, one topic at a time, with the section number and a link to the document behind every line.
Arkansas fence laws at a glance
| Topic | What the record says | Figure | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fences on the property line | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| Fence height | Silent | no figure | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, Building Codes |
| Permits | Stated | no figure | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, Building Codes |
| Pool barriers | Stated | 4 ft | Arkansas Department of Health, Swimming Pool FAQs |
| Spite fences | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| How height is measured | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| Corner visibility | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| Retaining walls | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| Materials | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
| Agricultural fencing | Not researched yet | no figure | none |
Fence laws in Arkansas, question by question
Who owns the fence between two properties in Arkansas?
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
How tall can a fence be in Arkansas?
SilentThe documents were read and none of them cover it. The list of what was read is printed with the finding.
Arkansas sets no statewide limit on residential fence height. Height is set by municipal ordinance. The code the state does adopt is the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, administered by the State Fire Marshal, and neither the state code adoption page nor the fire marshal page states a fence height.
Documents read before writing that:
- Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, Building CodesArkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
- Division of Emergency Management, State Fire Marshal's OfficeArkansas Department of Public Safety
Do I need a permit for a fence in Arkansas?
StatedThe code gives a plain answer, and the line it appears on is quoted.
Arkansas has no separate statewide building code. The building code is one volume of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, which the State Fire Marshal adopts. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board describes that code as a three volume set, with the residential volume as Volume III.
The Arkansas Building Code is adopted by the State Fire Marshal's office. It is a part of the Fire Prevention Code.
Pool fence requirements in Arkansas
StatedThe code gives a plain answer, and the line it appears on is quoted.
The Arkansas Department of Health reviews plans for public and commercial pools and sets the barrier rule for them. A barrier of at least four feet surrounds the pool, with limits on the gaps at its sides and under it. The same page states that the department does not regulate single family residential pools, which are left to local rules.
The barrier shall not be less than four feet in height.
Arkansas Department of Health, Swimming Pool FAQs
4 ftminimum height of the barrier around a public or commercial pool
Spite fence laws in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
How fence height is measured in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
Fence rules for corner lots in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
Retaining wall rules in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
Fence materials allowed in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
Livestock and boundary fence law in Arkansas
Not researched yet for Arkansas. Nothing on this page states what the rule is, because nothing has been read that says.
Documents behind this page
3 documents, each read on the date shown. Nothing on this page rests on a summary of one.
- Arkansas Department of Labor and LicensingBuilding Codes, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
- Arkansas Department of Public SafetyState Fire Marshal's Office
- Arkansas Department of HealthSwimming Pool FAQs
What this page does not cover
Everything above is state law. Fence height, setback, corner visibility and materials are set by city and county ordinance in almost every state, and a local rule can be far stricter than the statewide default. A parcel can also carry an easement, an overlay district, a fire hazard zone or a recorded HOA restriction, none of which appear in a statute.
This is general information drawn from published government documents. It is not legal advice, statutes are amended, and the date beside each finding is the date the document was read. How findings are made · What the terms mean