5 rules for unincorporated Oneida County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Building permit required for all in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep under NY State Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Part 1219). Oneida County municipalities enforce locally. Typical permit fee: 100 to 300 dollars.
NY Residential Code Appendix G requires 48-inch minimum barrier for all pools over 24 inches deep. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Gate latch minimum 54 inches above ground.
NY State requires pool alarms on doors leading to pool area for pools built after Dec 14, 2006 (19 NYCRR 1228.2). Anti-entrapment drain covers required under Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Barrier must be 48 in tall per NY RC Appendix G.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require building permit and barrier compliance. Pool wall may serve as barrier if 48 inches high. Removable/lockable ladder required when unattended.
Hot tubs and spas treated as pools under NY Residential Code Appendix G if over 24 inches deep. Lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 exempts hot tub from barrier requirement. Electrical permit required from local code office.
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