Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in Orange County NY require a building permit and fully compliant barriers equal to in-ground pools under 2020 NY Residential Code Appendix G. The pool wall itself may serve as the barrier if at least 48 inches tall with a removable or lockable ladder. Typical town setback is 10 ft from side/rear lot lines per local zoning (Newburgh, Middletown, Wallkill, Warwick).
Under NYS Residential Code Appendix G (effective May 12, 2020) and 19 NYCRR Part 1226, any pool capable of holding more than 24 inches of water is a 'swimming pool' subject to barrier, alarm, and permit rules. The pool wall satisfies the 48-inch barrier only if access is controlled via a secured, removable, or self-locking ladder. Pool alarms meeting ASTM F2208 are required under NY Exec. Law §387(14) for pools built or substantially modified after December 14, 2006. Towns apply setbacks through zoning: Newburgh (Town) §185-31 requires 10 ft rear/side; Wallkill Ch. 249 requires 10 ft; Warwick §164-45 requires 15 ft from side lot lines. Permit fees typically $100-$250. Final inspection covers barrier, alarm, electrical GFCI, and bonding.
Operating without permit or compliant barrier: fines up to $5,000 per day under NYS Uniform Code enforcement. Missing pool alarm signage: $500 first offense, $1,000 subsequent. Repeated violations may result in court-ordered draining.
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