Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Guide (PDF)

Building Department
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT
(860) 444-5826
Swimming Pool Installation Guide


TOWN OF WATERFORD, CT
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
15 ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385
(860) 444-5826 FAX (860) 444-5879
REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
ABOVE GROUND POOL
e Rough Inspection: Depth of trench, bonding of steel pool structure and pump.
Final Inspection: Completion of all electrical work, barrier completion, pool access with
proper latch mechanism, pool alarm and ladder inspection.
IN GROUND POOL
© Rough Inspection: Proper bonding of all steel, including ladder cups, diving board
mounts, light niches, fencing within S feet of pool, deck mesh and any permanent
equipment. :
e Electrical trench inspection for lighting circulation equipment and 120 volt GFCI
receptacle less than 20 feet and more than 10 feet of pool edge.
e Final Inspection: Completion of all electrical work, barrier and access gate and pool
alarm.
HOT TUBS
e Rough Inspection: Trench inspection for electrical if needed. ;
Final Inspection: Wiring and safety cover. 120 volt GFCI receptacle within 10 feet to
20 feet of hot tub.
PLEASE NOTE: THE PERMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ALL INSPECTIONS
Electrical Installation shall comply with either:
1. IRC 2003 — International Residential Code — Chapter 41, or
2. NEC —2005 National Electrical Code, Article 680

DEFINITIONS
SPA, PORTABLE — A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in
which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of
the product.
SWIMMING POOL - Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that
contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep. This includes in-ground, above- ground
and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR - A swimming pool which is totally contained within a
structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure.
SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR - Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.
ABBREVIATIONS
AG107.1 — General
ANSI — American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42TM St., New York, NY 10036
ASTM — ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
NSPI - National Spa and Pool Institute, 2111 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314
2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
504.3 — Swimming Pools — Swimming pools shall be provided with energy-conserving
measures in accordance with Sections 504.3.1 through 504.3.3.
504,3.1 — On-off switch. All pool heaters shall be equipped with an ON-OFF
switch mounted for easy access to allow shutting off the operation of the heater
without adjusting the thermostat setting and to allow restarting without relighting
the pilot light.
504.3.2 — Pool covers. Heated swimming pools shall be equipped with a pool
cover. Exception: Outdoor pools deriving more than 20 percent of the energy
for heating from renewable sources (computed over an operating season) are
exempt from this requirement.
504.3.3 — Time clocks. Time clocks shall be installed so that the pump can be set
to run in the off-peak electric demand period and can be set for the minimum time
necessary to maintain the water in a clear and sanitary condition in keeping with
applicable health standards.

ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA SUCTION
OUTLETS
AG106.1 — General. Suction outlets shall be designed to produce circulation throughout
the pool or spa. Single outlet systems, such as automatic vacuum cleaner systems, or
other such multiple suction outlets whether isolated by valves or otherwise shall be—
protected against user entrapment.
AG106.2 — Suction fittings. All pool and spa suction outlets shall be provided with a
cover that conforms with ANSV/ASME A112.19.8M, or a 12” x 12” drain grate or larger,
or an approved channel drain system. Exception: Surface skimmers.
AG106.3 — Atmospheric vacuum relief system required. All pool and spa single or
multiple outlet circulation systems shall be equipped with atmospheric vacuum relief
should gate covers located therein become missing or broken. Such vacuum relief
systems shall include at least one approved or engineered method of the type specified
herein, as follows:
1. Safety vacuum release system conforming to ASME A112.19.17, or
2. Anapproved gravity drainage system.
A106.4 — Dual drain separation. Single or multiple pump circulation systems shall be
provided with a minimum of two (2) suction outlets of the approved type. A minimum
horizontal or vertical distance of three (3) feet shall separate such outlets. These suction
outlets shall be piped so that water is drawn through them simultaneously through a
vacuum relief-protected line to the pump or pumps.
AG106:5 — Pool cleaner fittings. Where provided, vacuum or pressure cleaner fitting(s)
shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least (6) inches and not greater than twelve
(12) inches below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the
skimmer(s).

BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
AG105.1 — Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design of barriers for
residential swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to provide
protection against potential drownings and near-drownings by restricting access to swimming
pools, spas and hot tubs. ;
AG105.2 — Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including in-ground, above-
ground or on-ground pools, hot tubs and spas shall be provided with a barrier that shall comply
with the following:
1.
The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the
barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance
between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the
barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is
above grade, such as an above-ground pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as
the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted
on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches.
Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.
Solid barriers that do not have openings, such as masonry or stone walls, shall not contain
indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry
joints.
Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal
members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the barrier. Spacing between
vertical members shall not exceed 1% inches in width. Where there are decorative
cutouts within vertical or horizontal members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed
1% inches in width.
Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between
vertical members shall not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. Where there are
decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed
1% inches in width.
Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be 2% inches square unless the fence is
provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not
more than 1% inches.
Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the
maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1% inches.
Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AG105.2, Items 1 though 7
and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall
open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching
device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Where
the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less that 54 inches from the
bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and surrounding openings shall comply with
the following: The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at
least 3 inches below the top of the gate and the gate and barrier shall have no opening
greater than % inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the pool barrier, one of the following
conditions shall be met:

9.1 The pool shall be equipped with a power safety cover in compliance with ASTM F
1346-91; or , ,
9.2 All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an
alarm that produces an audible warning when the door and its screen, if present, are
opened. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within 7
seconds after the door and its screen, if present, are opened and be capable of being
heard throughout the house during normal activities. The alarm shall automatically
reset under all conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with a manual means, such
as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening.
Such deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation device(s)
shall be located at least 54 inches above the threshold of the door; or
9,3 All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with a
self-closing and self-latching device with the release mechanism located a minimum
of 54 inches above the door threshold. Swinging doors shall open away from the
pool area.
10. Where an above-ground or on-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the
barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or
steps, then the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the
requirements of section AG105.2, Items 1 through 9
AG105.3 — Indoor swimming pool. All walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall
comply with Section AG105.2, Item 9.
AG105.4 — Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent
structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
AG105.5 — Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM
F 1346, as listed in Section AG107, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.
AG105.6 — Temporary enclosure. A temporary enclosure shall be installed prior to the
commencement of the installation of any in-ground swimming pool unless the permanent barrier
specified in Section AG105.2 is in place prior to the commencement of the installation. The
temporary enclosure shall be a minimum of 4 feet in height, shall have no openings that will
allow passage of a 4-inch sphere and shall be equipped with a positive latching device on any
openings.
AG105.7 —Pool alarm. No building permit shall be issued for the construction or substantial
alteration of a swimming pool at a residence occupied by, or being built for, one or more families
unless a pool alarm is installed with the swimming pool. As used in this section, “pool alarm”
means a device that emits a sound of at least 50 decibels when a person or an object weighing 15
pounds or more enters the water in a swimming pool. Exception: Hot tubs and portable spas
shall be exempt from this requirement.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL S ING POOL WASTEWATER
WITHIN THE TOWN OF WATERFORD
ement Practices; Other Special
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Conditions. The requirements below are as per Co
Environtiental Protection regulations.
1. Public and Private Residential Pools
A. Town Sewer System Discharge — The permittee may discharge swimming
pool wastewater from a public or private residential pool to the town sewer
systern through a sanitary sewer provided that the following conditions are
inet:{. The pH of the dischatge shall be between 5.5 and 10:0 standard units.
2, For switming pool draining and cleating wastewater, total residual
bromiré or chlorine shall be less than 1.0 ing/1 as determined by atest
kit corionly used in the pool industry. For swimming pool
backwash wastewater, total residiial bromine or éhlétine shall be less
than 3.0 mg/l as determined by a test kit corimonly used in the pool
industry.
e pémitiée shall not dischargé swimming
B. Surface Water Discharge — Thi
ti or Swimining pool filtration! backwash
or wetland.:
pool acid cleanirig, pressure was
wastewaters to any surface water
sin a publi¢ or
‘Stiditions aré met: 7 ne aa
1. The pH of thé.discharge shall be between 6.5 and 8.0 standard units.
2. Total résidual chlorine or bromine shall be non-detectable as
determined by a test kit commonly tised in the pool industry (less than
0.1 mg/l).
3. The discharge shall not cause foaming or discoloration of the receiving
cals to adjust the
Yo algae or sanitation control jreatiiént ch
that aie Bromine of chlorine based, ‘att use
_ pli may also be used. - a
5, The discharge shall not cause
_ bottoms or wetlands:
dhe scouring of stream, river or estuarine

charge — Swimming po ol filtration backwash
lic pool shall not be discharged to the ground surface
local Director of Health. All other swimming pool
to the ground surface provided the following
Cc. Ground Surface Dis
wastewater from a pub
unless authorized by the
wastewater may be discharged
conditions are met:
hall be between 6.5 and 8.5 standard units.
1. The pH ofthe discharge s.
2. Total residual chlorine or bromine in discharges of swimming pool
draining wastewater shall be less than 1.0 mg/l as determined by a test
kit commonly used in the pool industry.
3. Total residual chlorine or bromine in discharges of swimming pool
esidential pool shall be
filtration backwash wastewater from a private r
less than 3.0 mg/l as determined by a test kit commonly used in the
pool industry.
4. The discharge shall seep directly int
" surface water body, storm drain, wetlan
_§. The discharge shall be located at least 2.
well, subsurface sewage disposal system or Sur
o the ground and not run off into a
dor onto adjacent property.
5 feet from any water supply .
face water body.
- —D. Dedicated Subsurface Disposal System Discharge _ Swimmirig pool
ivate residential pool to a
.~ wastewater may be discharged from a public or prt
dry wells, galleries, etc. designed to
dedicated subsurface leaching system (
réceive pool water and not sewage) provided the following conditions are
met:
1, The pH of the discharge shi
2. The location of the dedicated pool water leaching system shall meet
required setback distances from wells and onsite,sewage disposal
systéms per the Connecticit Publi¢ Health Code.
all-be between 6.5 and 8.5.
E. Pool Bottom Drains — Bottom drains on pools constructed afer the
isstiancé date of this permit shall not be directed to any surface water, . -
wiétland, or storm drainage systera.,
biie' Wilder Supply Watershed —
aL faiti'a public water
all be peifotimed in such a way as to minimize soil erosion
Lic Or private resi
aindge of 4 dential pool within’
supply watershed sh f
arid maximize absorption of the discharge by the soil. Such discharge shall
terminate at least 100 feet from the edge of an established, watercourse, unless
such termination is impractical. In areas where the 100 foot separation is not
possible, the discharge shall be controlled so that the flow energy is ,
dissipated, thereby lessenitig the impact on nearby watercourses.
1 and T daagport of Swimm ¢ Pool ‘Wastewater — Any person of
pality may install treatment and/or storage facilitiés for the collection
_ of swimming pool wastewater produced on-site and provide for the ‘transport
of thiese. wastewaters ‘to the town sewer system for further treatrnent in
~ accordance with this paragraph with the prior approval ofthe town sewer ~

system authority. It should be noted that all wastewaters to be hauled to the
town sewer system shall 1) meet the effluent limits specified in Section 5 of
the general permit prior to transport, and 2) be transported in a manner
acceptable to the commissioner. Any holding tank constructed for the storage
of swimming pool wastewater shall comply with the following:
a. For above ground installations, the holding tank shall be
surrounded bya berm which is capable of retaining 100% of the
volume of the holding tank
b. An audible high level alarm system set at 80% tank capacity
shall be installed and properly maintained for prevention of
spills.
c. For below ground installations, the holding tank shall comply
with the construction standards outlined in Section 22a-449(d)-
1(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

TOWN OF WATERFORD
. ._- Dis) osal of Pool Backwash Water :
. va e Backwash water is full of bacteria, and should not be drained into the public sewer,
into a storm drain, toward or into any body of water, (ocean; stream, river, brook, marsh,
nor inany manner which creates a health nuisance.
'. swamp), onto 4 neighboring property, !
I Separation Distances
A: «Inground Pools
froma septic system;
1 23feet
2 - wsfeet from a well.
d Pools
Bp _ Above-ground P¢
1 10 fé «from a septic-system,
10 fect froma well.
your septic, system, and well,on your.b ilding permit ee
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Swimming Pool Safety Tips . —— ;
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ntact supervision in or near t
1. Never leave a child alone out of eye cO
even for a second.
Young children should never be considered water-safe despite their swimming skills,
ction or experience.
3. Acceés to the pool or spa should be limited by locke
swimming oF soaking cannot be supervised.
2.
previous instru
d doors or gates whenever
afety habits: no running, no pushing playmates, NO
ild good pool or spa salery.
in shallow water oF dunking.
diving or jumping ins
bes, inflatable arm bands or
4. Teach your ch
jumping on others, no
5. Do not rely solely on plastic innertu other toys to prevent
accidents. !
6. Keep toys, particularly tricycles or wheel toys away ftom the pool or spa. Achild playing
with these could accidentally: fall into thé water. ‘ ;
ay age to: swirn witho
portant for young children.
7, Donot allow anyone ofa ut a spotter nearby. Examples of good
safety behavior by adults are im| ;
8. Duting sdciai.gatherings, be cértain.that someone has the major responsibility for
atching the children and swimmers at-all times. ; ° a
9. _, Do not permit playful screaming for help, (false.alarms) which fhight fiask-a real
emetgency- | an oe poet : -
44. ‘Do not allow your child to
42. Donot allow. swimming. during thunder or other storms: .
43. Do jot-allow glass in the pool or spa area,
the pool or spa orin the pool
44. Do not allow the.use of drugs.or alcohol by persons usin J
‘or spa area:

Drownin Prevention Tips
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s one of the largest causes of accidental death for American infants and children under the
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age of five.
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ontains tips on how to help prevent these unfortunate accidents. R
a area safer for children.
The following ¢
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ute for adequate supervision. .
from them in the
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ractive to children and children must be kept away
ion. A fence, wall or natural/artificial barrier should 60 :
doors with access fo the-pool of spa should have a spring lack, self-
aint unauthorized entry and use. (The inside
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Ag children.) ‘Che i uy
d pools and spas:
2. Pools and spas are atti
absence of adequate suipervis
your pool Of SP. All gates or
closing and self-latching mech T
latch should be above.the reach of toddlers or young |
government to leatn their specific legal requirements concerning fencing aroun’ |
cannot be too cautious. If your pool, spa of hot fub is jndoots, lock the door to the room or have a
cover that locks to keep out éhildren and other unauthorized. users.
2.
J: chairs or tables), near the. pool or'spa fence that.could allow a
i ‘Sofs should be removed or made
Do ndt-place, objects (e
d low overhanging TOO!
youngster to climb over. Tree limbs an
inaccessible.
: A float line stretched across a pool indicating where. the deep end begins can avoida dangerous
_ excursion by young éhildren into water over their heads. a te ‘
sh ving vegetation and
anarglance.at |
ever be used if any of the grat otitlets aré m sig. Ol
rea are . .
. Pools or spas shotild.n
56 to: the pool orspa 4
Make certain that ail- windows, and doors ieaiting from the hou
vent small children from getting to.the pool:
securely latched to pre
dma
potential for drowning. |
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Il. LOCATION OF SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
A. Minimum separating distances
The minimum separating distances specified in Table 1 are required and shall be maintained between the cited
items and subsurface sewage disposal systems, except for approved piping. Tables 2, 2-C and 2-D list specific
applications whereby approved piping shall have reduced separating distances to cited items. Groundwater
control systems only need to comply with the separating distances cited in Item G. Proposed relocation of lot
lines reviewed pursuant to PHC Section 19-13-B100a (e) shall comply with the distances cited in Item I.
Separating distance compliance shall be based on horizontal measurements except for non-vertical closed loop
geo-exchange bore holes that utilize measurements taken from the closest portion of the bore hole.
Table 1
Separating
Item Distance Special Provisions
(Feet)
A. Water supply well (potable, open loop 1, Separating distance to leaching system shall be doubled if the percolation rate is faster
geo-exchange, irrigation), spring or than one minute/inch and system is less than eight (8) feet above ledge rock.
domestic water suction pipe. 2. Separating distance shall be increased as necessary to protect the sanitary quality ofa
Required withdrawal rate: public water supply well.
< 10 gal. per minute 15 3, Separating distance between a domestic water suction pipe and a septic tank/pump
10 to 50 gal. per minute 150 chamber/grease interceptor tank shall be reduced to 25 feet if tank is verified to be
> 50 gal. per minute 200 watertight.
B. Human habitation on adjacent property 15 Building without drains. See item G for distance to building with drains.
Building without drains. See item G for distance to building with drains. Separating
C. Building served 15 distance to a septic tank/pump chamber/grease interceptor tank shall be reduced to 10 feet
for building served without drains.
When not located on a public water supply watershed, distance shall be reduced as
D. Open watercourse 50 necessary to not less than 25 feet on lots in existence prior to the effective date of this
regulation (8/16/82) and thereafter recorded as required by statute.
E. Public water supply reservoir 100
Tight pipe with rubber gasketed joints or approved equal (See Table 2-C) are exempted
F. Surface or groundwater drain 25 from this requirement as long as the pipe excavation is not backfilled with free draining
constructed of solid pipe material, however no tight pipe shall be less than 5 feet from system. Leakage tests may
be required to verify water tightness.
dwater drains (curtain, foundati - e F
8 oe tte ) drains (our atltration oe 1. No such drain shall be constructed downgradient of a leaching system for the purpose
ieleati on/det ention system of collecting sewage effluent regardless of the distance.
Uperadient or on sides 25 2, Distance to septic tank/pump chamber/grease interceptor tank shall be reduced to 25
Downgradient 50? feet if tank is verified to be watertight.
EL Top of embankment (Downgradient and 10 Cuts within 50 feet downgradient of leaching systems shall not be allowed if bleed-out
on sides of leaching system) conditions are possible.
. 1, Separating distance to septic tank/pump chamber/grease interceptor tank and reserve
L_ Property line leaching system shall be reduced to 10 feet
iat id Q Ds Separating distance shall be reduced to 10 feet if the top of the leaching system is
Uperadient or on sits 15 below original grade, grading rights from the affected property owner are secured, or
‘cuit 3 retaining walls are utilized (See Section VIL A for retaining wall provisions).
Downgradien aad 3. Separating distance between the primary leaching system and downgradient property
line shall be reduced to 15 feet if MLSS is not applicable or on flat groundwater table lot.
J. Potable water and irrigation 10 Excavations between 10 — 25 feet from system shall not be backfilled with free draining
lines that flow under_pressure material.
K_ Below ground swimming pool 25 See item G for downgradient pools with drains.
L. Above ground swimming pool 10 Includes hot tubs.
Structure shall have no footing drains. See item G if drains provided.
M. Accessory structure 10 Structure without full wall, frost protected footings shall be reduced to 5 feet.
N. Utility service trench (Underground 5 Excavations between 5 — 25 feet from system shall not be backfilled with free draining
electric, gas, phone services, etc.) material.
O. Water treatment wastewater system 10 See Section X.
P. Closed loop geo-exchange system Separating distance to a septic tank/pump chamber/grease interceptor tank shall be
Bore hole (BH), Trench 50 reduced to 25 feet if tank is verified to be watertight. Excavations between 10 — 25 feet
Geo-exchange piping to BH, Trench 10 from system shall not be backfilled with free draining material.
15

Pools and Spas
Minimum Permit Application Requirements
Note: Please keep in mind that a complete application with all required information will
help expedite the application process. The following information is provided to assist in
preparing a complete application package but in no way guarantees application
approval or compliance with all applicable code requirements. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to provide a complete and code compliant building permit application with
supporting documentation.
General Requirements a
____ Completed building permit application form (available in permitting office)
___ Submission of two sets of all drawings and information is required. One set will be
returned with comments and/or conditions of approval and is to be left at the job site during
construction.
___ Zoning approval is required prior to issuance of the building permit.
___ Building permit application(s) will not be accepted if taxes or utility commission fees are
owed on the property.
__lf the applicant is not the homeowner, a “Letter of Authorization” from the homeowner
shall be submitted with the application.
___A certificate of insurance for workers’ compensation coverage must be provided by
contractors or a sworn notarized affidavit provided, stating that the homeowner / agent will
require proof of workers’ compensation insurance for all those employed on the job site.
___All contractors that perform pool maintenance or repair work must have a SP-1 license
issued by DCP.
___Electrical, Plumbing and other trades are required to be licensed in Connecticut. A copy of
their license and proof of insurance will be required at the time of application for a permit.
Minimum Plan Requirements: = ~~
____Plans shall be drawn to scale (1/4” per ft. preferred) and shall include the following:
e Site plan(s) 1”=20'
e Pool plan and details
e Dimensions, specifications and details as required to convey the scope of work.
____ Plans shall show all retaining walls, decks, porches, overhangs, stairs or other similar
features along with all construction details, dimensions and material call-outs. Retaining walls
may require engineered plans.
____Plans shall show the proposed pool barrier, access gates and details if pool is in-ground.
Special Requirements: 3). 00° 0000 veelie wea 58
____If the existing property is serviced by a private septic system and/or a private well, the
plans will need to be reviewed by Ledge Light Health District. The plans will be forwarded to
Ledge Light by this office prior to building department review.

Contractor / Owner shall keep one set of the approved plans readily available on the job
Site at all times during the construction.
__Aseparate electrical permit will need to be secu red for this project.
___ The pool pump must be provided with a time clock so the pump can run during off-peak
hours for energy conservation.
___AGFIC receptacle in addition to the dedicated pump receptacle shall be provided
between 10’ and 20’ of the pool edge.
__Ifany decks or stairs are proposed around the pool, separate plans will need to be
submitted for review and approval.
___Installation shall be in strict accordance with all manufacturers’ installation
requirements, building codes and the “Pool Installation Guide” that you can receive from this
office. Should there be any conflict in requirements, please consult this office for
clarification.
___The owner / contractor is responsible for contacting this office for the required
inspections including the final inspection. Aschedule of inspections form can be obtained
in the permitting office.
___Acost estimate as described in the Permit Fees page shall be provided.
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