Any in-ground swimming pool located in the Town of Hopedale
shall be enclosed by a fence or other suitable barrier, at least five
feet high, and entrance to the pool shall be through doors or gates
capable of being locked when the pool is not in use. "Suitable" shall
mean in the opinion of the Building Commissioner.
Any aboveground swimming pool located in the Town of Hopedale
which is not fenced in shall provide a means, approved by the Building
Commissioner, whereby the ladders, stairs or other means of entrance
are raised, removed or locked when the pool is not in use.
This bylaw shall apply to all swimming pools in the Town of
Hopedale whether or not they were installed prior to the date of this
bylaw. This bylaw shall be enforced by the Building Commissioner.
No permit shall be issued for the installation of a swimming pool
unless it complies with this bylaw.
The owner of the real estate in which the pool is located shall
be responsible for compliance with this bylaw, and subject to the
penalties for any violation.