§ 103-71.1. Swimming pool fencing.

Outdoor pools between 18 inches and 48 inches high shall be protected by an enclosure to comply with the following:

A. 

At least four feet in height from grade to top of fencing.

B. 

Vertical openings not to exceed four inches.

C. 

Chain link openings not to exceed two inches.

D. 

Railings and posts to be on the interior of fencing and must be capable of withstanding a one-hundred-fifty-pound lateral force. Gates or openings shall be self-closing and self-latching, latching devices to be located at least 40 inches above grade.

E. 

If the dwelling wall or walls are to be included as part of the fencing, all openings shall be self-closing and self-latching or at a base height of at least 40 inches.

F. 

Pool decking.

(1) 

Pool decking will be accepted in lieu of required fencing when:

(a) 

The decking starts at least 46 inches from grade.

(b) 

The entrance stairs to the deck have a self-closing gate.

(c) 

The gate has a self-latching device located at least 40 inches from grade and located on the pool side of the gate.

(d) 

The decking has railings as per Section 713.1f-3 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

(2) 

If abutting a dwelling, pool decking must comply with Subsection E of this section.

Added 2-12-1986; amended 6-10-1992