5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
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.
All swimming pools throughout Bristol County must comply with Massachusetts Building Code 780 CMR barrier requirements. Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gate latches at least 54 inches from ground. This is a statewide standard enforced by local building departments.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 206 – Outdoor swimming pool fencing
Every public and semipublic outdoor inground swimming pool shall be enclosed by a fence six feet in height and firmly secured at ground level provided that any board or stockade fence or structure shall be at least five feet in height, but if over five feet in height, the fence shall be chain link. Such enclosure, including gates therein, shall not be less than six feet above the ground, and an...
Swimming pool safety in Bristol County is regulated under 780 CMR (Massachusetts Building Code). Building permits are required for pool installation in all municipalities. Pools holding water deeper than 24 inches must comply with barrier requirements. Local building inspectors enforce compliance.
16 C.F.R. Part 1450 – Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Regulations
each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in the United States shall conform to the entrapment protection standards of ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, approved on August 18, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by r...
Above-ground pools throughout Bristol County must comply with 780 CMR barrier requirements if holding water deeper than 24 inches. Pools with sides less than 48 inches need additional fencing. Building permits are required by local building departments.
Hot tubs over 24 inches deep in Bristol County require permit under 780 CMR Appendix G with 48-inch barriers. Electrical permit required under 527 CMR 12 for 240V circuit. Approved locking safety covers may satisfy barrier rules.
4 cities in Bristol County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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