All residential pools in Yonkers must comply with NY State Residential Code Appendix G: 48-inch barrier, self-closing/self-latching gate, and pool alarm required. Building permit mandatory.
NY Residential Code Appendix G (effective May 12, 2020) requires every residential pool to have a barrier at least 48 inches above grade on the outside, a self-closing and self-latching gate opening away from the pool with a latch 40+ inches above grade, a bottom gap no greater than 2 inches, and chain-link mesh no greater than 2.25 inches. NY Executive Law §387(14) requires pool alarms (ASTM F2208-compliant) for all pools built or substantially modified after December 14, 2006. Yonkers Building Department enforces.
Violations: fines up to $5,000 and/or 15 days per day of violation. Pool alarm signage violations: $500 first offense, $1,000 subsequent.
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