Requirement for Pool Permits

Pool must be located at least five (5') from every lot line and structure.  Pools may not be located in the front yard set-back.

Pools must be enclosed with a fence at least 4' but not more than 6' in height with a locking gate. 
An electrical permit must be issued to a licensed electrician prior to the issuance of a building permit by this office.

If you have a private sewage disposal system, a Health Inspector must sign off on your plot plan indicating that the pool will not affect your system.

AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION AND BEFORE THE POOL IS FILLED WITH WATER.

ABOVE GROUND POOLS MUST BE AT LEAST 10' FROM SEPTIC TANKS AND LEACHING FIELDS. (PER. HEALTH DEPARTMENT, RM. 210)

INGROUND POOLS MUST BE AT LEAST 10' FROM SEPTIC TANKS AND 20' FROM LEACHING FIELDS. (PER TITLE V).

255-27. ACCESSORY SWIMMING POOLS.
(Amended 8-8-72 by Doc. 197)

In any district, an accessory swimming pool shall conform to the following provisions: it shall not be located in the required front yard; it shall not be less than five (5) feet from any rear or side lot line; and it shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet.

ARTICLE II FENCING
(ADOPTED 6-6-72 AS DOC. 188/71)

225-3. FENCE REQUIRED.

No swimming pool shall be maintained, constructed or installed unless it shall have a fence at least four (4) feet in height completely enclosing the pool or a minimum of 2' railings on top with a ladder that lifts and locks. Including temporary Inflatable pools.

Fence Requirements for ALL Swimming Pools

(INCLUDING INFLATABLE SWIMMING POOLS)

The City of Haverhill Building Department and the State Department of Public Safety Board of Building Regulations and Standards recently put out an advisory relative to inflatable swimming pools.

Please note the following city ordinances and State Building Code:

City Ordinance Chapter 225 – Article II Fencing - 225-3 states “no swimming pool shall be maintained, constructed or installed unless it shall have a fence at least four (4) feet in height completely enclosing said pool”.

780 CMR Chapter 4, Section 421.10 requires minimum of a 48” barrier to enclose the pool.

Fence permits can be obtained in the Building Inspector’s office in Room 210 – 4 Summer Street.

A city plot plan indicating the location of the fence is required and that can be obtained in the Engineering Office – Room 214 – 4 Summer St.

The Electrical Inspector also advises that the filter/motor cords for inflatable swimming pools must be plugged into a Ground Fault Protected (GFI) Receptacle. If you are unsure of the receptacle you wish to use please call the Electrical Inspector at 978-374-2341.

Any questions, please call the Building Department at 978-374-2338.