Brooklyn pools must meet NYC Building Code Appendix G barrier, alarm, and anti-entrapment rules, plus DOHMH Article 165 for any pool open to guests.
Residential pools in Brooklyn must meet NYC Building Code Appendix G, which requires barriers, self-latching gates, and door alarms. All pools must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act anti-entrapment drain cover standards. Pools serving multiple dwellings or the public fall under DOHMH Article 165 and require a DOHMH operating permit, certified pool operator, daily water testing, and posted depth markings. Lifeguards are required at any public or semi-public pool 20 feet wide or larger. Diving boards over 1 meter in public pools require minimum water depths specified in Article 165. Private single-family pools have no lifeguard mandate but must follow barrier and alarm rules.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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