Permitting Notes - Pools

Pools - Above and Inground

You will need to provide the following:

  1. A survey of your property showing location of pool.  You must indicate the location of the septic and/or well if applicable.
  2. Filter and pump specifications showing the size of the filter and amount of water it will process per hour.
  3. Drawings and specification of pool.
  4. Specifications of a header if installing one.

You will need to fill out the following forms:

  1. Building subcode
  2. Electric subcode
  3. Plumbing subcode (if installing a heater)
  4. Fire subcode (if installing a heater)

DO NOT FILL YOUR POOL WITH WATER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE OR BARRIER.

All pools must meet required zoning setback from property lines and must be 10 feet from the principal structure.

NOTE:  A corner lot is viewed differently from a typical rectangular lot. A corner lot has 2 front property lines rather than one. The Construction Department should be called for clarification of location.

Specifications For Pools

ALL POOLS MUST HAVE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER

INGROUND POOLS

  • Electric permit is required for G.F.I., lights, and bonding.**  

    **The National Electric Code (N.E.C) is applied to all pools.  Due to the complexity of pool wiring, it is advisable to get the help of a licensed electrical contractor.
     
  • Building permit is required for the installation of a pool
  • Plumbing permit is required for gas piping and heater
  • Fire permit is required for a heater
  • Pool or yard must be enclosed by at least 4’ fence with a self-latching gate.
  • Engineering approval is required.

ABOVE GROUND POOLS

  • Electric permit is required for a G.F.I., lights and bonding
  • Building permit is required for installation of pool
  • Plumbing and Fire permit required if pool is to be heated
  • A 4’ (or higher) pool only requires a barrier around the stairs as long as the pool is not sunken into the ground. The pool must measure at least 4’ above the level of the ground to meet the barrier requirements.
  • Engineering approval may be required.

NOTE: “A removable ladder shall not constitute an acceptable alternative to the enclosure requirements.”

Other Useful Links