Town of Lakeville
Building Department
346 Bedford Street
Lakeville , MA 02347
Robert Iafrate
Building Commissioner
Phone : 508-946-8804
Fax:
508-946-8812
Swimming Pools
Public & Private Swimming Pools shall conform to the requirement of 780 CMR State
Board of Building Regulations & Standards under special uses Chapter 421.1 General
uses – copies of pertinent sections attached.
Pools shall not be located in the required setback areas and must maintain the required
setback to septic systems components as approved by the Board of Health.
A swimming pool or appurtenances there to shall not be constructed, installed, enlarged
or altered until construction documents have been submitted and a permit has been
obtained from the Building Official.
No pool shall be filled or placed in use until all safety requirements have
been put in place and an inspection has been satisfactorily completed.
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Note that if the privately-owned pool has a water design depth greater
than 24 inches (regardless of the pool’s surface area and regardless of
whether the pool has a water circulation system), then the pool is
classified as a private pool for Building Code purposes and barrier/fencing
requirements of Section 421 are applicable even if the private swimming
pool, is an on ground swimming pool.
Permit Fees
Above Ground Pools
In Ground Pools
$40.00
$60.00
Fees voted by Board of Selectman July 10, 2006 effective July 17, 2006 (Adopted under
Section 31, Chapter 111 GL)
A WIRING PERMIT IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH (OR PRIOR) TO A POOL PERMIT
BEING ISSUED.
Any installations or alterations done without the required permits will be charged
at twice the fee as required by General by Law Chapter III Section 22 adopted
May 10, 1982.
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TOWN OF LAKEVILLE – BOARD OF HEALTH –
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING AND WADING POOL REGULATIONS
Effective June 21, 2007
A residential pool shall include every artificial pool of water having a maximum
depth of two (2) or more feet established or maintained for swimming or wading
purposes by an individual for his personal or family use or for the use of guests for his
household.
No person shall construct, install or maintain a residential pool unless a permit has
been granted by the Building Commissioner. Only a person who complies with the
following regulations shall be entitled to receive and to retain such a permit.
A pool shall be located no closer than twenty feet (20’) from a dwelling, and
ten feet (10’) from the septic system or any soil absorption system component.
Pools shall not be located in a front yard without written approval from the Board
of Health.
No pool shall be so maintained that its condition shall be considered a health
hazard.
An on site inspection and approval of proposed pool location shall be made before
a permit may be issued. A plot plan shall be a prerequisite for this inspection. (The plan
should clarify the distance requirements from all aspects of the septic system and
components)
The Building Commissioner shall be notified when a newly installed residential
pool is ready for inspection. No such pool shall be filled or placed into use before an
inspection has been conducted and a permit granted by the Building Commissioner.
Existing pool facilities shall comply with these regulations on or before June 21, 2007.
The fee for each residential pool permit shall be $40.00 above ground and $60.00 in
ground per the Building Department.
Any person who shall violate this regulation shall upon conviction be fined per
Section 24 (a) & (b) Non-Criminal Civil Disposition.
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PLEASE COMPLETE IN INK
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Abv. Grd. Pool $ 40.00 (__)
In Grd. Pool $ 60.00 (__)
Permit # ___________
TOWN OF LAKEVILLE
346 BEDFORD STREET
LAKEVILLE, MA 02347
PHONE: 508-946-8804
FAX: 508-946-8812
APPLICATION FOR POOL PERMIT
To the Inspector of Buildings:
Date: ___________________
1. OWNER’S NAME_____________________________________________
2. OWNER’S ADDRESS__________________________________________
3. ASSESSOR’S MAP/BLOCK/LOT # ______________________________
4. ADDRESS OF POOL LOCATION (if different)_______________________
5. COMPANY / INSTALLER_______________________________________
6. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR’S LICENSE #_____________________
7. HOME IMPROVEMENT REGISTRATION #_________________________
8. SIZE OF LOT (plot plan required)________________________________
8. SIZE OF POOL___________
9.
In-ground _____ Above-ground _____
HOW MANY FEET FROM STREET________________________________
10. HOW NEAR PROPERTY LINE:
Right_____
Left_____ Rear_____
11. ESTIMATED COST OF POOL____________________________________
_______________________________
Signature of Owner/Applicant
________________________
Telephone #
_______________________________
Approved By
________________________
Date
NOTE: Wiring Permit # ________
Insufficient information will delay issuance of the permit.
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Town of Lakeville
PLEASE COMPLETE IN INK
APPROVAL FORM
To be filed with the Building Permit Application
Date: ____________
OWNER’S NAME __________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
MAP/BLOCK/LOT_________________________________________
ADDRESS OF PROJECT: ______________________________________________
TYPE OF WORK PROPOSED: __________________________________________
* Take this form to all Departments listed below (that are applicable)
for their review and have them sign off.
* Return it to the Building Department with the required Application
and Plans plus any other pertinent information.
1. Tax Collector – All Applications
2. Board of Health – All Applications (submit building plans & plot plan)
(exception: shed less than 120 sq ft. & roofing/siding)
3. Conservation Commission – For determination if near wetlands
4. Board of Selectmen – For a driveway curb cut on a Town Road
SIGN –OFF:
Tax Collector ______________________________________DATE__________
Board of Health ____________________________________ DATE__________
Conservation Commission ___________________________ DATE__________
Board of Selectmen _________________________________DATE__________
Returned to the Building Department
Date: ___________________
Note: All Forms must be completed in full. If not, this will delay the
processing of your application.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
Boston, Mass. 02111
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Affidavit
Application Information:
Please PRINT legibly
Name:
Location:
City:
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Phone #:
I am a homeowner performing all work myself
I am a sole proprietor and have no one working in any capacity
I am an employer providing workers’ compensation for my employees working on this job.
Company name:
Address:
City:
Phone #:
Insurance co.
Policy #:
□
I am a sole proprietor, general contractor, or homeowner (circle one) and have hired the
contractors listed below who have the following workers’ compensation policies:
Company name:
Address:
City:
Phone #:
Insurance co.
Policy #:
Company name:
Address:
City:
Phone #:
Insurance co.
Policy #:
Attach additional sheet if necessary
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of
a fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one year’s imprisonment as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER
and a fine of $100.00 a day against me. I understand that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigation of the DIA for coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature
Print Name
official use only
Date
Phone #
do not write in this area to be completed by city or town official
city or town:
permit/license #
□ check if immediate response is required
contact person:
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phone #:
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Building Department
Licensing Board
Selectmen’s Office
□ Health Department
Other ____________
TOWN OF LAKEVILLE
346 Bedford Street
Lakeville, MA 02347
Phone: (508) 946-8804
Fax: (508) 946-8812
Wetland Affidavit
I understand that it is my responsibility to file with the Lakeville Conservation
Commission if designated work is within the 100 foot buffer zone of a delineated
wetland. The granting of a building permit does not indicate compliance with the
Wetlands Protection Act.
I certify that no work will be done within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated
wetland. Subsequently, if work is found to be within a wetland or buffer zone
area, a Cease & Desist Order will be issued resulting in a mandatory filing with
the Lakeville Conservation Commission.
PROPERTY LOCATION __________________________________
OWNER’S NAME ________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
OWNER’S SIGNATURE ( or Authorized Agent)
DATE: ______________
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PHONE # _________________________