Attleboro may require a building permit for fence installation depending on height and location. The Planning & Development department handles zoning permits. Pool barrier fences must comply with 780 CMR and may require inspection.
The MA State Building Code (780 CMR) is uniform statewide - municipalities cannot modify it. Standard residential fences under 6 feet are often exempt from building permits but zoning permits may be required. Fences over 6 feet, retaining walls, and masonry fences typically require building permits. Pool fences must meet code. Historic district commissions may require approval. Property surveys recommended for boundary fences.
Unpermitted construction: stop-work order. May require removal. Retroactive permit with penalty fees.
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