NY State requires pool alarms on doors leading to pool area for pools built after Dec 14, 2006 (19 NYCRR 1228.2). Anti-entrapment drain covers required under Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Barrier must be 48 in tall per NY RC Appendix G.
Oneida County pools must comply with NY Residential Code Appendix G (effective May 12, 2020): barrier minimum 48 inches above grade outside the enclosure, self-closing self-latching gate opening away from pool with latch on pool side at least 40 inches above grade, bottom gap maximum 2 inches, chain link maximum 2-1/4 inch mesh. NY Executive Law 387(14) and 19 NYCRR 1228.2 require pool alarms meeting ASTM F2208 on all pools built or substantially modified after December 14, 2006. Anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 USC 8003) are required on public and semi-public pools. GFCI protection required per NEC Article 680. Temporary 48-inch barrier required during pool construction, replaced within 90 days.
NY pool safety violations: up to $5,000 per day of violation and up to 15 days jail under NY Executive Law 382. Pool alarm signage violation: $500 first offense, $1,000 subsequent. Unfenced pool with injury: potential criminal negligence charges.
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