Yes. As soon as there is any water being placed into the pool during the construction, a fence is needed around the pool.

Yes, but a building permit is not required for this. The fence must be secured at least forty-four (44) inches above the grade. A fence shall be constructed to prevent passage of a four (4) inch sphere between or under fencing materials. Gates shall include self-closing and self-latching devices that are placed on the inside of the gate at least thirty (30) inches above ground level.

Any new construction or alterations to existing structures require a zoning permit prior to obtaining a building permit from the Summit County Building Department. Call the Zoning Dept. at 794-0134, ext. 4117 for information for requirements in obtaining a zoning permit.

All public swimming pools or spas are required to have a permit to operate issued by the Environmental Management Department, Environmental Health Division. Private pools and spas are those which are intended for non-commercial use and are not used by more than three owner families and their guests. Private pools meeting this requirement do not require a permit to operate from our Department.

Above ground swimming pools with a capacity of less than 5,000 gallons would not require a permit. This would include most pools less than 16 feet in diameter. (You will need to check with Planning and Zoning if a certificate is required.)

All pool enclosure fences must be 48 inches high. Openings in the barrier (fence) must not allow passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere.

Fencing and permit needs vary all over the country. You should check with your local building department.

This depends on when your pool was built. If your pool was built before 1 August 1990 then you do not have to have a swimming pool fence as such, but the pool MUST be isolated from access from the street or from adjoining properties. The pool does not have to be separated from any residential building on the land provided the means of access from the building to the pool is restricted at all times.

Yes, a fence or wall shall be installed and maintained to completely surround a pool, except in the case of a portable, above ground pool. The fence or wall shall be an effective barrier to small children and shall be at least 48 inches high. Gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top the gate.

You should review the City By-law respecting residential fences and swimming pool enclosures (By-law #425/76); and fill an Application for Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit. Both documents are currently provided as PDF files. If you have additional questions, please contact us. Use our website feedback form, send an email message directly to one of our departments, or send email to the webmaster.

All in ground pools require a building permit. Above ground pools connected to any electrical device, such as a pump, must have a building permit.

We have consciously decided against building a swimming pool we believe a swimming pool with people sunbathing next to it is culturally inappropriate due the location of the Kasbah and its closeness to the Berber villages and Berber community. We never set out to build a conventional hotel and like to refer to the Kasbah as a Berber Hospitality Centre. The need for a swimming pool is not huge as we are at 1800 metres and even in summer the air temperature is reasonable unlike Marrakech.

Sheds, swimming pools and garages are considered accessory structures and must be constructed in the rear half of the lot, never the front. Privacy fences cannot exceed 7 feet in height, cannot be in the front yard, and if you are on are corner lot, the fence must be 12.5 feet in from the exterior side (street side) property line. No fence over 4 feet in height may be erected in the front yard and shall have a minimum of 75% of its surface open.

When comparing a KD pool to metal wall above ground pools, there are many advantages. First, the KD pool is much easier to install than metal wall above ground pools and can be built on most surfaces. Therefore, grass does not have to be removed and replaced with a sand base like on metal wall pools. Also, the KD pools can be taken down yearly whereas a metal wall pool stays up year-round.

If you know the pools manufacturer sometimes you can download instructions from their web site or ask them to mail you a set. I have never liked manufacturer instructions because they seem to leave out so much helpful information and the little diagrams are tough to follow. By early spring I hope to have my own set of generic instructions ready for their first downloads. They will be complete with real pictures of actual installations. Check back in March if you would be interested in these.

This depends on many factors, including the type of material used and the climate conditions in your area (snow loads, frost, winds, etc.). The American Fence Association (AFA) recommends that you consult with an experienced local fence contractor (preferably an AFA member) who is familiar with the specifications and standards associated with fence installation.

The Town's Pool Enclosure By-Law requires the installation of fences around a swimming pool. (There are some instances when this requirement is exempted - please contact the Building Section for more details.) It is the installation of this fencing for which the permit is for, not the actual installation of the swimming pool. The reason for a fence is to help prevent any accidental drownings in above or in-ground swimming pools (including hot tubs and spas).

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