NY Residential Code and Uniform Code require 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gate around pools over 24 inches deep.
NY Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR) adopts ICC Appendix G pool barrier rules. Residential pools and hot tubs deeper than 24 inches require a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gate and pool alarm. Onondaga County Health Department inspects commercial and multi-family pools under 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1.
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