[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Dudley 1984 (Art. 23 of the 1952 General Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Every aboveground swimming pool or hot tub if allowed to remain in place year round shall be equipped with a ladder which shall either be removed or raised to an upright position at all times when the pool is not in use.
Every outdoor in-ground swimming pool or hot tub shall be completely surrounded at all times by a suitable fence or wall not less than four feet in height (nominal). A building may be used as part of such enclosure. All gates or door opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device located not less than 3 1/2 feet above the ground or wall for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use. The door of any dwelling which forms a part of this enclosure need not be so equipped. Each such gate or door shall be kept locked at all times when the swimming pool is not in use.
Any person violating any provisions of this bylaw may be fined not more than $100 for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
All existing aboveground or in-ground pools or hot tubs will comply with this bylaw by July 1, 1985.
A. 
The owner of property having a fence or other protective enclosure in existence at the time this bylaw is accepted by the Town may seek a special permit from the Planning Board to exempt him from strict compliance with this bylaw. Such permit must be applied for prior to June 30, 1985.
[Amended 6-22-2020 by Art. 11]
B. 
Any owner of property may seek a special permit from the Planning Board for any safety device other than a fence as called for in this bylaw prior to obtaining a building permit and prior to installation of the aboveground swimming pool or hot tub and every outdoor in-ground swimming pool or hot tub.