Per NY Residential Code 19 NYCRR 1220 Appendix G (effective May 12, 2020, mandatory statewide), pool barriers in Orange County NY must be at least 48 inches tall with vertical openings no larger than 4 inches. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. Applies to all residential pools over 24 inches deep, including inflatables.
NY Residential Code Appendix G, effective May 12, 2020 and enforced in every Orange County town and village, sets minimum barrier standards for all residential pools deeper than 24 inches, including above-ground, in-ground, and inflatable pools. Required barrier features: minimum 48 inches high measured outside the enclosure; maximum 2-inch gap below the barrier; vertical picket openings no more than 4 inches (reduced to 1.75 inches if chain-link or diagonal); self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward from the pool with the latch release at least 54 inches above ground (or on the pool side of the gate if 40+ inches above grade); no climbable horizontal rails or decorative cutouts over 1.75 inches within 45 inches of the ground; temporary 48-inch barrier during construction replaced by permanent fence within 90 days. The dwelling can serve as one side of the barrier if doors to the pool area have self-closing alarms or a power safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Penalties can reach 5,000 dollars per day under GBL 224-a.
Non-compliant barrier: up to 5,000 dollars per day under GBL 224-a; stop-work and denial of Certificate of Occupancy until corrected. Signage violations: 500 dollars first / 1,000 dollars subsequent.
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