Pool Permits: Babylon vs Huntington Station
How do pool permits rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington Station, NY?
Babylon and Huntington Station have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon requires building permit for all swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground over 24 inches deep) under Town Code Ch 89 Building Construction and NY State Uniform Code. Electrical permit required for pool equipment.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington Station, NY
Suffolk County
Suffolk County pool construction requires both town building permits and Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) approval under Suffolk County Sanitary Code Article 4 for water supply and Article 6 for wastewater. Dry wells are required for backwash water discharge.
View full Huntington Station rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington Station |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Ch 89 + 19 NYCRR 1200 | - |
| Setback | 10 ft side/rear typical | - |
| Septic Setback | 25 ft | - |
| Fee | 250-500 dollars | - |
| Electrical | Separate permit | - |
| Town permit | - | Required before excavation |
| SCDHS | - | Article 6 backwash approval |
| Dry well | - | 10 ft from septic, 100 ft from well |
| Barrier | - | 48 inch per NY Uniform Code |
| Inspection | - | Final required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington Station FAQ
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.
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