Buffalo pools require a 48-inch minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates per NY State Uniform Code and ISPSC. Openings under barriers cannot exceed 4 inches. Above-ground pools over 48 inches may use pool walls as barrier if ladder is removable.
NY State adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) which applies in Buffalo. Barrier requirements: minimum 48 inches measured on the outside of the barrier, maximum 2 inches between ground and barrier bottom, vertical members spaced no more than 1.75 inches apart for pools with climbable surfaces, horizontal members on the pool side if spaced under 45 inches apart. Gates must open outward from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with latch at least 54 inches above ground. Pool alarms or automatic covers are required when the house wall forms part of the barrier (door alarm on any pool-accessible door). Above-ground pools with walls 48 inches or higher may use the pool structure as the barrier if access ladders are removable or lockable.
Non-compliant barrier: stop-use order until corrected, 250-1000 dollars fine. Drowning incidents with code violations create significant civil liability.
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