Dear Swimming Pool Purchaser:
In compliance with the New York State law enacted on July 29, 1998 we wish to provide
you
with information on the swimming pool enclosure requirements contained in Part 720 of
Title Nine
of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations.
720.1 General Requirements
Outdoor swimming pools shall be provided with an enclosure which shall comply with the
following:
A. Shall be at least four feet in height and have a maximum vertical clearance to grade of
two inches:
B. Where a picket type fence is provided, the openings between links shall not exceed 4
inches;
C. Where a chain link fence is provided, horizontal openings between pickets shall not
exceed four
inches;
D. Enclosure shall be constructed so as not to provide footholds;
E. Pickets and chain-link twists shall extend above the upper horizontal bar; and
F. Such enclosure shall have railing and posts within the enclosure, which shall be
capable of
resisting a minimum lateral load of 150 pounds applied midway between
posts and at top of
posts respectively. Enclosure, fence material or fabric shall be
capable of withstanding a
concentrated lateral load of 50 pounds applied anywhere between
supports of an area 12 inches
square, without failure or permanent deformation. Gates provided
in the enclosure, shall be
self-closing and self-latching with the latch handle located with the
enclosure and at least
40 inches above ground.
G. A wall of a dwelling is permitted to serve as part of the enclosure under the following
conditions:
1. windows n the wall shall have a latching device at least 40
inches above the floor;
2. a swinging door in the wall, shall have a self latching
device.
3. a sliding door in the wall, shall have a self latching device.
H. Where an above-ground pool has a deck which abuts or is adjacent in dwelling and direct
access
the deck is through the exterior wall of the dwelling such access
shall be in accordance with
subdivision (g) of this section. For guardrail requirements
see section 713.1(f) (3) of this Title
and Table 1.735. Part 735 of this Title.
720.2 Exemptions
A. Above-ground pools with at least 46 inches between pool decking or pool top and
adjoining
grade, are exempt from the requirements of section 720.1 of this
part provided that their access
ladder or steps can be blocked in an approved manner when not
intended for use.
B. A Pool less that 24 inches deep is exempt from the requirements of section 720.1 of
this Part.
In addition, you should also contact your city or local government code enforcement
office
to learn of any additional local requirements for the installation of a swimming pool.
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