Showing ordinances that apply to South Hempstead, NY
South Hempstead is an unincorporated community (population 3,406) in Nassau County, New York. Because South Hempstead is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fencing requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Residential Code Appendix G requires 48-inch minimum barriers around all pools over 24 inches deep. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward from pool, with latch 54 inches above ground.
Nassau County follows NY Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Appendix G. Fences must have no footholds, max 4-inch gap between pickets, and max 2-inch gap under fence. Gate latches must be 54 inches high to prevent child access. Above-ground pools with ladders that can be locked/removed may use the pool wall as barrier if 48 inches high. Pool alarms required on doors leading from house to pool area in some villages.
Non-compliant barrier: immediate violation, $500-$2,500 fines. Certificate of completion withheld until compliant. Insurance coverage may be voided.
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