New York State Swimming Pool Alarm Law Now Permanent

The state of New York (USA) requires all pools installed or modified since 2006 to have a swimming pool alarm installed, making permanent a two-year-old emergency ruling. The law applies to temporary inflatable pools as well as permanent inground or above-ground pools. Those caught without an alarm will be given a warning first time; but after that one can be fined up to $1000 a day until the alarm is installed. So if you have a pool and live in New York state, you’ve been informed.