Waltham pool barriers must comply with 780 CMR requiring 48-inch fencing with self-closing self-latching gates around all pools over 24 inches deep.
Under the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR Chapter 31, all swimming pools in Waltham deeper than 24 inches require a barrier at least 48 inches tall measured from the outside. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, open outward away from pool, with latch at least 54 inches above ground. Gaps under the fence cannot exceed 2 inches, and vertical member spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. Portable and inflatable pools over 24 inches fall under the same rules. Above-ground pools can use the pool wall as a barrier if 48 inches tall with removable or lockable ladder. Hot tubs need safety covers meeting ASTM F1346. Permit required for all pool installation.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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