105 CMR 435.000 State Sanitary Code Chapter V, Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools (DPH, under MGL c.111 s.127A); mass.gov lists effective date Jul 9, 2004. Enforced by Local boards of health permit and inspect; Massachusetts Department of Public Health writes the rule. Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Covers public and semi-public pools (hotel, motel, apartment house, condominium, club) and special-purpose pools including spas, hot tubs and whirlpools; residential pools excluded. Local boards of health approve plans, inspect and issue permits of no more than 12 months; renewal due 15 days before expiry. Pool supervisor must hold a recognized operator certification (435.17).
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; no amendment or proposed change posted on the DPH regulation page (dated Jul 9, 2004; re-read Oct 27, 2026)
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
105 CMR 435.000 State Sanitary Code Chapter V, Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools (DPH, under MGL c.111 s.127A); mass.gov lists effective date Jul 9, 2004. Covers public and semi-public pools (hotel, motel, apartment house, condominium, club) and special-purpose pools including spas, hot tubs and whirlpools; residential pools excluded. Local boards of health approve plans, inspect and issue permits of no more than 12 months; renewal due 15 days before expiry. Pool supervisor must hold a recognized operator certification (435.17).
Local boards of health permit and inspect; Massachusetts Department of Public Health writes the rule.
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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