Weymouth pool fencing must comply with Massachusetts Building Code (780 CMR) — minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barrier height. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches above ground. Pool enclosure fences require a building permit.
Massachusetts pool barrier requirements (780 CMR and 105 CMR 435) require residential pool enclosures to be at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall from finished ground level. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching; the latch mechanism must be at least 54 inches from the ground. Gates must swing outward from the pool. Maximum fence gap is 4 inches (sphere test); maximum ground gap is 2 inches. Pool fences in Weymouth require a building permit.
Pool barrier violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per violation. Pools may be ordered to cease use until barriers are compliant.
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