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West Sand Lake is an unincorporated community (population 2,616) in Rensselaer County, New York. Because West Sand Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Rensselaer County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The fencing requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY State requires minimum 48-inch barrier around all residential pools with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Gate latch must be at least 54 inches above ground. Applies to in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches.
Appendix G AG105 sets barrier specs: maximum 4-inch gap under barrier, no horizontal members that could be used as a ladder within lower 45 inches, slats no more than 1.75 inches apart. Above-ground pools may use pool walls as barrier if ladder is removable or lockable. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement.
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