North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-30
Swimming pools
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A. Water supply used for filling or for cleaning of the pool shall be clean. Water supply shall be protected against potential pollution from all sources, including cross-connection and backflow. B. Drains shall be provided so that the pool can be safely and adequately drained. Drains shall be provided in floors surrounding the swimming pool and arranged so that water from such areas will drain without entering the pool. C. Filtering, sterilizing and auxiliary equipment, where required, shall be adequate to maintain the sanitary quality of water during each period the pool is in use. Equipment containing gases or disinfectants capable of giving off irritating, toxic or flammable fumes shall be located in ventilated rooms or out of doors. D. The installation shall be arranged and maintained to prevent dirt, sand or other foreign matter from entering the bathing area. E. All plumbing and drainage connected herewith shall comply with the Plumbing and Drainage Ordinance of the village and shall require a plumbing permit for in-ground pools. For purposes of interpretation, the water supply system is part of the main dwelling's water service, and the drainage system of private swimming pools shall be part of the main dwelling's drainage system. All waste products shall be properly conducted to sanitary sewers, and any excess or drainage water flowing onto adjacent property shall be considered a violation of the Plumbing Ordinance. F. For an in-ground pool, there shall be erected and maintained a fence having a minimum height of four feet and maximum height of six feet, so constructed as will not shut off light or air to any building. Such fence shall completely surround the area of the swimming pool but shall not be less than three feet from any edge of the swimming pool or placed on the lot line, and any gate shall be self-closing and locked while the premises are not under the direct supervision of an adult. All latching and locking devices shall be at a minimum of four feet above the base of the fence. The wall of a dwelling and/or its accessory buildings may act as an integral part of the fence, but any openings or doors, etc., shall also be kept locked while premises are unsupervised by an adult. G. The use of megaphones, loudspeakers, public address systems or excessive lighting shall be prohibited, and the use of any sound-producing device, including the human voice, shall be controlled to prevent the use of a pool from becoming a public nuisance. H. An aboveground pool shall have either a lift-up or removable ladder so as to render the pool inaccessible when not in use.
Section 103-30 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 103 establishes a comprehensive set of standards for residential swimming pools, covering water quality, drainage, filtration, fencing, noise, and lighting. In-ground pools must be enclosed by a fence between four and six feet tall that completely surrounds the pool, with self-closing, lockable gates and latches set at least four feet off the ground. Above-ground pools must have a lift-up or removable ladder to prevent unsupervised access, and all plumbing and drainage must comply with the village's Plumbing and Drainage Ordinance, including obtaining a plumbing permit for in-ground installations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating or installing swimming pools in North Collins should ensure full compliance with § 103-30, which governs everything from water supply protection and filtration equipment to fencing specifications and noise control. Compliant operators typically obtain the required plumbing permit before installing an in-ground pool, maintain fencing that meets the four-to-six-foot height requirement with self-closing and lockable gates, and ensure drainage does not flow onto adjacent properties. Operators also generally keep sound-producing devices and lighting at levels that do not constitute a public nuisance, and store any chemical or disinfectant equipment in properly ventilated areas.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who have permission to use or maintain a swimming pool on a rental property may look to § 103-30 to understand the safety and sanitation standards that apply to that pool. If a pool's fencing, drainage, water quality, or equipment appears to fall short of the requirements set out in this provision, tenants can document the conditions and raise concerns with the village's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations or a local legal aid office can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available under North Collins ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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