Pool alarms required on doors leading to pool area under NY Residential Code. Anti-entrapment drain covers mandated by Virginia Graeme Baker Act (federal).
NY Residential Code R326 requires door alarms on any house door providing direct access to the pool or a power safety cover. VGB Act (15 USC 8003) requires anti-entrapment drain covers on all pools. Broome County follows NY State Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1 for any pool serving the public or multi-family buildings.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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