Swimming pools in Freehold Borough must comply with the NJ Uniform Construction Code and federal VGB Act (anti-entrapment). Building permits are required for all pool installations. Pools must have compliant drain covers, barriers, and safety equipment.
Freehold enforces pool safety under the NJ Uniform Construction Code, NJ Barrier Subcode, and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Pool barriers must meet NJ Barrier Subcode standards. GFCI protection required for all pool electrical circuits. Depth markers required. NJ requires barrier compliance at property sale. Local health departments may inspect semi-public pools (condos, community pools).
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $100 to $1,000. Property sale delayed for non-compliance. VGB Act violations: federal penalties.
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough Title 9 (Public Peace and Conduct) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise. NJ statewide noise code (N.J.A.C. 7:29) sets residential l...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough regulates construction noise under Title 9. Typical NJ municipal construction hours are 7 AM-6 PM for commercial work and 7 AM-9 PM for home...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough Title 6 (Animals) and Title 9 (Public Peace and Conduct) address barking dogs. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors may be cited as a ...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough has metered on-street parking downtown with a 3-hour limit. Paid meters operate at $1/hour (11 AM-4 PM) and $2/hour (4 PM-11 PM). Free 4-hou...
Freehold, NJ
New or altered driveways in Freehold Borough require a zoning application since they increase lot coverage. Driveway construction must comply with zoning sch...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough zoning ordinance (Title 18) restricts storage of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential zones. Front yard storage is generally prohibited. ...
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