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MA H2121

Relative to swimming pool alarms


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the installation of alarms for swimming pools. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires the installation of pool alarms for all swimming pools, including in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools, hot tubs, and spas, at residential households. The bill defines a "pool alarm" as a device certified to the ASTM Standard F 2208, which can detect motion or pressure on the surface of the water. Building permits for new or substantially altered pools cannot be issued without a pool alarm, and existing pools must have a pool alarm installed by the owner. The bill also mandates annual inspections of pools by building inspectors to ensure the pool alarm is present and operational, with fines for non-compliance.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)

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