Swimming Pools & Spas in Westchester County, NY (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Westchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

Westchester County doesn't permit above-ground pools, but retailers selling any portable or inflatable pool deeper than two feet must post a county drowning-hazard warning at the point of sale.

Westchester County Portable Pool Warning Requirement

Light Restrictions

Laws of Westchester County §§ 863.1402, 863.1403

"Portable/Inflatable pool" means any body of water or receptacle for water, including but not limited to, inflatable pools and soft-sided pools, having a depth at any point greater than two feet, used or intended to be used for swimming, wading or recreational bathing.2."Point of display" means the counter, shelf or any location at which portable/inflatable pools are displayed for sale.3."Retai...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Public and semipublic pools in Westchester County must post a red-letter drowning-hazard warning sign, keep U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifesaving equipment on deck, and provide required supervision under the county Sanitary Code; homeowner pools are exempt.

Westchester County Pool Safety: Gear, Signs

Some Restrictions

Westchester County Sanitary Code § 873.1203(3)(a)

Pool operators shall ensure the following safety message is posted on a separate sign at all entrances to pool areas and within the pool area. Such signage shall be in red letters, not less than 4 inches high, not less than 1.5 inches wide with the following message: ATTENTION ALL! CHILDREN DROWN SILENTLY AND SWIFTLY. PLEASE WATCH THEM IN AND AROUND THE WATER AT ALL TIMES.

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Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Westchester County

4 cities in Westchester County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

YonkersPop. 211,569

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

New RochellePop. 79,726

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

Mount VernonPop. 73,893

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

White PlainsPop. 59,599

2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits

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