Swimming Pools

An application, which is available from the Inspections Department or online, must be submitted along with two sets of your pool plans and specifications, and two copies of your survey indicating the proposed location of the pool. The following items must be included in the pool plans.

The plot plan or survey must indicate the following;

• Property lines, easements, right of ways, and overhead utilities adjacent to pool,
• Existing structures, fences, retaining walls,
• Proposed pool shape, dimension, relation to setbacks, side yards, and clearance of existing structures,
• Proposed mechanical equipment pad(s), dimensions, and related setbacks including side yards,
• All deck equipment items, if included,
• Proposed deck-work configuration, showing it's anticipated drainage, and
• Anticipated overall drainage of the pool site

The structural plan must indicate the following:

• Type of construction (gunite, poured concrete, prefabricated),
• Pool dimensions with depth and adequate cross-sections drawn to scale,
• Computations, stress diagrams and plans that show the reinforcing steel schedule and detail, and
• A statement from the applicant concerning the anticipated nature of the soil under and around the pool structure.

The mechanical plan must indicate the following:

• Volume and system flow rate in gallons-per-minute and turnover in hours,
• Type and size of filtration systems and means of waste disposal,
• Type and size of pool heater (if applicable), including the method of venting and provisions for combustion air, and
• Pool piping layout with all sizes shown and the types of material to be used, indicating location of the main outlet, surface skimmers and inlets.

The electrical plan must indicate the following:

• Location of all outlets, plugs and conductors,
• Sizing of all conductors,
• Grounding of all equipment and fault interrupters, and
• Bonding detail of all components including lighting