5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Private pool permits are issued by the municipal building department. Westchester County DOH permits only public and semi-public pools.
NYS Residential Code Appendix G applies statewide: 48-inch minimum barrier, self-closing self-latching gate. Each Westchester municipality issues the pool permit; Westchester County DOH inspects public pools only.
NY Executive Law §387(14) requires ASTM F2208 pool alarms on all residential pools built or substantially modified after Dec. 14, 2006. Westchester County DOH enforces Subpart 6-1 for public pools.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep must meet NYS Appendix G barrier rules. Setbacks and permits are set by each Westchester municipality.
Hot tubs and spas need a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 OR the same NYS Appendix G barrier required for pools. Permits are municipal.
4 cities in Westchester County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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