City of Springfield, MA Chapter 347 Swimming Pools

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Springfield as Title 8, Ch. 8.20, § 8.20.040, of the 1986 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Building construction — See Ch. 140.

Water — See Ch. 405.

§ 347-1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SWIMMING POOL

An artificial pool of water located below surrounding grade, and having a depth of at least 36 inches as measured from the lowest point in the pool a vertical distance to the grade level.

§ 347-2 Compliance required.

No swimming pool, as defined in this chapter, shall be located within any building zone unless it complies with this chapter.

§ 347-3 Location.

A pool shall not be nearer than eight feet to any lot line or 10 feet to any dwelling.

§ 347-4 Fencing.

A. All swimming pools to be constructed or which are already constructed shall be enclosed by a fence at least four feet high and of a type not readily climbed by children.

B. No swimming pool fence shall be more than 30 feet distant from the pool.

§ 347-5 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates this chapter shall be liable to a penalty of $5 for each day of the violation.