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Fencing Requirements: Calverton vs Islip

How do fencing requirements rules compare between Calverton, NY and Islip, NY?

Calverton and Islip have similar restriction levels.

Calverton, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Suffolk County pool barriers must comply with NY State Uniform Code sec. 326 and 2020 Residential Code Appendix G: 48-inch minimum barrier, self-closing and self-latching gates, no climbable features within 4 feet of exterior, maximum 4-inch gap under barrier, maximum 1-3/4 inch picket spacing.

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Islip, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Islip enforces the NY Uniform Code pool barrier requirement of a 48-inch minimum fence with self-closing, self-latching gate opening outward from the pool, with latch at least 54 inches above grade. Applies to all pools over 24 inches deep.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCalvertonIslip
Height48 inch minimum-
GateSelf-closing self-latchingSelf-close self-latch
Latch54 inch above grade-
Gap under4 inch max-
Pickets1-3/4 inch max-
Fence Height-48 inches minimum
Latch Height-54 inches above grade
Alarm-Required Alexandra's Law
Openings-Max 4 inches

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Calverton 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.

Islip FAQ

Who enforces this in Islip?

Islip code enforcement at (631) 224-5600 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Islip?

Islip code enforcement at (631) 224-5600 handles complaints.

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