All swimming pools in Hoboken requiring fencing must also comply with NJ UCC permit requirements, electrical safety standards, and Board of Health regulations under Chapter 196 and N.J.A.C. 5:23. Pools are permitted only in rear yards with restricted lighting and no outdoor sound systems.
Chapter 196 (Zoning) and N.J.A.C. 5:23 (NJ UCC) govern pool safety in Hoboken. Permits are required for all pools deeper than 24 inches. Pool construction must meet all requirements of the Board of Health, the UCC, and other applicable codes. Pool lighting is restricted — no direct or reflected light may be projected onto adjoining properties. Outdoor sound amplification is prohibited in connection with any pool. Electrical systems must be installed by a licensed electrician with proper grounding and bonding. The Construction Code Office at City Hall administers permits. Above-ground pools must meet the same standards.
Unpermitted pool: stop-work order, mandatory permits. Prohibited outdoor sound system: zoning violation. Lighting violation: immediate correction required.
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