Town of Avon, MA Chapter 209 Swimming Pools

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Avon 5-7-2019 ATM by Art. 8. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 209-1 Permit required; construction requirements.

[Amended 1-28-2023 STM by Art. 9]

No person owning land shall install, construct, or use a swimming pool, the capacity of which is 18 inches of water or more at its deepest point, without first obtaining a permit authorizing such work from the Inspector of Buildings, who, in conjunction with the Select Board, shall enforce the following requirements:

A. The pool's location, dimensions, depths and volume in gallons shall be consistent with public health and safety and standard principles of building construction;

B. All pools shall be enclosed by an enclosure a minimum of four feet in height including self-latching gates, which shall not be less than four feet in height above the ground;

C. The type and size of filter systems and filtration and backwash capacities shall be approved by the Board of Health;

D. The pool piping layout and all pipes and valves shall be approved by the Inspector of Plumbing;

E. All wires, wiring and electrical connections and motors shall be approved by the Inspector of Wires.

§ 209-2 Inspections.

The permit shall be granted on condition that the pool may be inspected at reasonable times before or during its operation by any of the above-named officials or their representatives.

§ 209-3 Revocation of permit.

Failure to maintain said pool in safe condition pursuant to this bylaw shall result in revocation of said permit.

§ 209-4 Permit fee.

[Amended 1-28-2023 STM by Art. 9]

The Select Board may require the payment by the owner of a swimming pool of a permit fee for each permit granted.