Lynn pools must meet MA Building Code (780 CMR) safety standards: a 48-inch barrier, self-latching gates, and federal VGB anti-entrapment drain covers. Pump equipment sits 12 feet from lot lines under local zoning.
Residential pool safety in Lynn combines the statewide MA Building Code (780 CMR) with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act. A 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates is required, and doors from the house to the pool need alarms or self-closing hardware. VGB-compliant, anti-entrapment drain covers are required on suction outlets. Under the 2025 Lynn Zoning Ordinance (Section 4.5.c.iii), all pumping equipment must be suitably screened and set back at least 12 feet from any lot line. Electrical bonding and GFCI protection are checked at inspection before the pool is approved for use.
Missing barriers, unlatched gates, or non-compliant drain covers fail final inspection and bar use of the pool. The Building Inspector orders corrections; unsafe pools may be posted and penalized until brought into compliance.
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