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Requirements for Swimming Pool Building Permits

Fee is set at $25.00 per thousand with a minimum of $55.00.

PLOT PLANS AND POOL SPECIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Set back from lot lines are 20' and 20' from any structure.

Must be at least 20 feet back from leaching if in-ground pool or 10 feet if above ground pool.

Wiring permits are required in conjunction with building permit.

Any wood on contact with ground must be approved as properly treated against decay and moisture. Footing will be required wherever necessary, depending on soil.

Every outdoor residential swimming pool shall be completely surrounded at all times, whether or not filled with water by a fence or wall not less than four (4) feet in height. Each such fence or wall shall be constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four (4) inches in any dimension except for picket fences in which case, however, the gaps between pickets shall not exceed four (4) inches. A building may be used as part of such closure.

Plumbing permits are required as of 7/l/76 if connected to house service.
Section 625.0 Swimming Pools

625.1 General : Pools used for swimming or bathing shall be in conformity with the requirements of this section, provided, however, these regulations shall not be applicable to any such pool less than 24 inches deep, except when such pools are permanently equipped with a water re-circulating system or involve structural materials. For purposes of this code, pools are classified as private public, or semi-public swimming pools.


Town of Hanson
542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341  Phone: (781) 293-2148