Taunton requires building permits for swimming pool installations. Permit applications must include an accurate plan drawn to scale showing dimensions and location within the lot. All pools must comply with 780 CMR barrier and safety requirements.
Taunton enforces pool safety under the MA State Building Code (780 CMR), MA Public Health regulations (105 CMR 435 for semi-public pools), and the federal VGB Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required. Pool barriers per 780 CMR. GFCI protection for all pool electrical circuits. Depth markers required. The MA building code is uniform statewide. Local boards of health inspect community and condo pools under 105 CMR 435.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Building inspector and board of health enforcement.
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Taunton adopted a comprehensive noise ordinance (Chapter 315) on November 2, 2021, prohibiting preventable and unnecessary noise. Noise that annoys or distur...
Taunton, MA
Taunton restricts construction, demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Chapter 315. Work outside these hours requires a ...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's noise ordinance Chapter 315 prohibits keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued sounds plainly audible within a noise-sensi...
Taunton, MA
Taunton enforces street parking regulations under its traffic ordinances. Parking lot landscaping is required for lots of 10+ spaces under the zoning code. T...
Taunton, MA
Taunton regulates commercial vehicle parking through traffic and zoning ordinances. Commercial vehicles must comply with general parking rules and zoning dis...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's zoning ordinance Chapter 440 regulates off-street parking and driveways. Rear yard parking areas must be at least 5 feet from adjoining property li...
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