Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in Monroe County require the same barrier requirements as in-ground pools. Pools 48 inches or taller with no deck need a locking or removable ladder. Building permits are required for most above-ground pools.
Above-ground pools capable of holding water more than 24 inches deep are subject to New York State barrier requirements, the same as in-ground pools. If an above-ground pool is 48 inches or taller and has no attached deck, the access ladder must be lockable or removable to prevent unauthorized pool entry when not in use. If a deck is added to an above-ground pool, a building permit is required from the local municipality, and the standard 48-inch fence barrier requirements then apply to the deck perimeter. Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep still require a building permit in most Monroe County municipalities. Pool alarms are required (ASTM F2208 compliant). The pool and any associated electrical equipment must comply with NYS Residential Code electrical safety requirements.
Non-compliant above-ground pools can result in permit violations and required corrections.
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