Pool Permits: New Bedford vs Somerset
How do pool permits rules compare between New Bedford, MA and Somerset, MA?
New Bedford and Somerset have similar restriction levels.
New Bedford, MA
Bristol County
All swimming pools in Bristol County require building permits under 780 CMR (MA State Building Code) and must comply with 105 CMR 435. Code is uniform statewide; municipalities cannot relax requirements.
View full New Bedford rules →Somerset, MA
Bristol County
All swimming pools in Bristol County require building permits under 780 CMR (MA State Building Code) and must comply with 105 CMR 435. Code is uniform statewide; municipalities cannot relax requirements.
View full Somerset rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | New Bedford | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Building Code | 780 CMR statewide | 780 CMR statewide |
| Sanitary Code | 105 CMR 435 | 105 CMR 435 |
| Above-Ground | Permit if >24 inches | Permit if >24 inches |
| Barrier (post-1975) | 6 feet minimum | 6 feet minimum |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
New Bedford FAQ
Who enforces pool permits rules in Bristol County?
Bristol County's code enforcement division is responsible for swimming pools ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Bristol County government website or by calling the main municipal line.
What are typical penalties for violating pool permits rules?
Most Bristol County swimming pools violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Bristol County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.
Somerset FAQ
Who enforces pool permits rules in Bristol County?
Bristol County's code enforcement division is responsible for swimming pools ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Bristol County government website or by calling the main municipal line.
What are typical penalties for violating pool permits rules?
Most Bristol County swimming pools violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Bristol County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.
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