Pool barriers in Somerville must meet 780 CMR requirements, including 48-inch minimum fence height, self-closing self-latching gates, and non-climbable design for swimming pools over 24 inches deep.
Pool barriers in Somerville are enforced under the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted in Massachusetts. Any pool capable of holding more than 24 inches of water, including permanent in-ground pools, above-ground pools, and inflatable or portable pools, must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside finished ground. Barriers must have no openings greater than 4 inches, no horizontal members within the climbable zone on the outside, and vertical spacing designed to prevent climbing. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching with the latch release at least 54 inches above grade, and open outward away from the pool. Pool covers and alarms are supplementary, not substitutes for fencing. A building permit is required for both the pool and the barrier, and inspections occur before water fill.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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