Cambridge pools must comply with state safety rules including anti-entrapment drain covers, proper electrical bonding, and barrier alarms, with local health inspection for semi-public pools.
Residential pools in Cambridge must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requiring anti-entrapment drain covers, and with Massachusetts 105 CMR 435.00 for semi-public pools at condominiums and apartment complexes. Electrical bonding and GFCI protection are required for all pool equipment under the Massachusetts Electrical Code. Semi-public pools must be permitted and inspected annually by the Cambridge Public Health Department and must post safety signage, depth markings, and emergency information. Lifeguards may be required depending on pool size and use. Residential pools do not require annual inspection but must maintain barriers and equipment in working order.
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Cambridge enforces numerical decibel limits: 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night at residential receptors, with a 5 dBA penalty for tonal or impulsive sounds.
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