5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Onondaga County, New York.
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Building permit required for all pools over 24 inches deep under NY Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Part 1219/Residential Code Section R326). Local code enforcement office issues permits. Plumbing and electrical permits separate.
NY Residential Code requires 48-inch minimum barrier around pools over 24 inches deep. Self-closing self-latching gates required. Openings under 4 inches. Applies countywide under state building code.
Pool alarms required for doors leading to pool in new/substantially altered residences (NY Residential Code). Anti-entrapment drain covers required (federal VGB Act). Pool disclosure required at sale under NY Property Condition Disclosure Act.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require same permits and barriers as in-ground under NY Residential Code. Ladder must be removable or lockable when pool unattended. Setbacks set by local zoning.
Hot tubs/spas over 24 inches deep require permits and barriers under NY Residential Code unless equipped with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Electrical permit required for hardwired units.
1 cities in Onondaga County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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