Showing ordinances that apply to Northwest Harbor, NY
Northwest Harbor is an unincorporated community (population 4,637) in Suffolk County, New York. Because Northwest Harbor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Suffolk County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fencing requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Suffolk County pool barriers must comply with NY State Uniform Code sec. 326 and 2020 Residential Code Appendix G: 48-inch minimum barrier, self-closing and self-latching gates, no climbable features within 4 feet of exterior, maximum 4-inch gap under barrier, maximum 1-3/4 inch picket spacing.
All Suffolk County towns enforce NY Uniform Code barrier requirements: minimum 48 inches high measured from grade outside the barrier. Gate latches minimum 54 inches above grade on pool-side of gate, self-closing and self-latching. If the house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors opening to the pool area require an alarm or self-closing device. Mesh fencing must meet ASTM F2286. Chain-link must have maximum 1-3/4 inch mesh. Pool must have barrier during construction (temporary fencing). Power safety covers (ASTM F1346) satisfy barrier requirement only for spas/hot tubs. No local Suffolk County town waives the 48-inch requirement.
Inadequate barrier: 500-2,500 dollars fine, pool closure order until compliance. Drowning incident at non-compliant pool: civil liability plus potential criminal negligence charges.
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