Town of Warwick, NY Article IV Swim Float Requirements

§ 92-14 Definitions.

SWIM FLOATS

Include but are not limited to swim platforms, floating trampolines, floating inflatables, swim area lines.

§ 92-15 Rules and regulations.

A. A single swim float may be used if all the following conditions are adhered to:

(1) Swim platforms must be painted white; have reflector tape on all sides and have two lights; one on each of the north and south outside corners.

(2) Swim platforms must be a maximum of 100 square feet of surface area.

(3) Swim platforms must be no further than 40 feet from a property shoreline.

(4) Trampolines and other floating objects must be no further than 40 feet from a property shoreline.

(5) No floating object may be placed in a navigable channel or in any location in which it will interfere with free and safe navigation or free access to another person's property.

(6) Swim area buoy lines must be no further than 100 feet from a property shore line, with some type of illuminated markers on each corner.

(7) A floating trampoline is to be considered as a swim float and must have illuminated markings around its entire circumference.

§ 92-16 Liability and remedies under this article.

Compliance and/or noncompliance with the requirements of this article shall not preclude any civil action for damages and/or injunctive relief arising from conduct resulting in injuries arising from the operation of a swim float as defined in § 92-14.