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Swimming Pools, Spas and Ponds
- A permit application must be completed and brought in with two
(2) copies of the Plat of Survey are required, indicating all
permanent structures on the property and the location and size of
the requested pool. Permits are required for all pools over 24"
deep.
- Surveys must show the pool a minimum of five (5’) from rear
and side property lines, ten feet (10’) horizontal distance from
any overhead wires and the location of the required five-foot (5’)
minimum height fence. (See below for additional fence
requirements.) Pools may not be located on easements or in a
required front or side yard.
- Detailed construction drawings are required for in-ground
pools. These drawings can be obtained from the pool company.
- Pool capacity, pump capacity and turnover rate, and filter
type must be shown on the permit application.
- Two (2) copies of literature pertaining to the pool, pump,
filter, and accessories must be submitted, including UL tested
approval and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- All pumps and filter equipment must be wired direct to Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter. A licensed electrical contractor must
do the electrical work.
- A backflow prevention device (anti-siphon device) must be
permanently installed on sillcocks or any device which supplies
water to the pool.
- A five-foot (5’) high fence is required around inground pools.
It must latch and have self-closing gates with locking
capabilities at all openings. An above ground pool requires a
minimum five-foot (5’) high fence or a raised deck or fence of a
least five feet (5’) in total height and an access ladder that
folds up and locks in position. The top of the fence must be five
feet (5’) above any standing surface, including stairs. Pool area
must be secured from access while unattended.
- An approved lockable lid satisfies the enclosure requirements
for a spa.
- Any and all required excavations must be noted on drawings and
all soils from the excavation(s) shall be hauled to an approved
dumpsite. If the pool or spa is to be installed on a concrete pad,
the concrete must be a minimum of 4" thick with a 4" gravel base
(minimum).
- Any exceptions to the above may require a variation.
- Where a wall of a dwelling unit serves as part of the barrier
and contains a door that provides direct access to the pool area,
one of the following shall apply:
All doors with direct access to the pool area through that
wall shall be equipped with an alarm, which produces an audible
warning when the door or its screen, if present, are opened. The
audible warning shall commence not more than 7 seconds after the
door or door screen, if present, are opened and shall sound
continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds. The alarm shall have a
minimum sound pressure rating of 85 DBA at 10 feet (the sound of
the alarm shall be distinctive from other household sounds such
as smoke alarms, telephones and door bells The alarm shall be
equipped with manual means, such as touch pads or switches, to
deactivate temporarily the alarm for a single opening from
either direction. Such deactivation shall last for not more than
15 second.
Call JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for
Excavators, at 1-800-892-0123, for utility line location
information. JULIE is a free service.
Be advised that the above mentioned are guidelines. Each
permit is treated individually and certain other requirements
may apply. Once the above-mentioned information is submitted,
the correct determination can be made.
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