NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP

3256 LEVANS ROAD, COPLAY, PA 18037

610-799-3411 610-799-9629 FAX

www.northwhitehall.org

RESIDENTIAL

SWIMMING POOL

PERMIT

APPLICATION

MAIL PICK-UP

NOTE: Complete Submissions must include one (1) plot plan containing the information required by Section 103.D.3 of the NWT Zoning Ordinance and three (3) full sets of Pool Plans and accessories. Proof of, or waiver from, Workman’s Compensation Insurance must be provided at time of submission.

A. SWIMMING POOL PERMIT TYPE

ABOVE-GROUND POOL IN-GROUND POOL (INCLUDES FENCE WITH SELF LOCKING GATES) B. IDENTIFICATION

PROJECT LOCATION (ADDRESS):

OWNER: ADDRESS: PHONE #:

APPLICANT: ADDRESS: PHONE #:

CONTRACTOR: ADDRESS: PHONE #:

HOME OWNER EMAIL:

CONTRACTOR EMAIL:

C. STRUCTURE & LOT DIMENSIONS, STRUCTURE & LOT CHARACTERISTICS & STRUCTURE SETBACKS 1. POOL WIDTH FEET 6. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION FIBERGLASS MASONRY METAL WITH VINYL LINER

IF CIRCULAR, PLEASE CHECK 2. POOL LENGTH FEET 7. IS THERE ANY DRAINAGE, UTILITY, OR ACCESS EASEMENTS ON THIS PROPERTY? 3. POOL DEPTH FEET YES NO 4. TOTAL AREA OF

POOL SQ. FEET

5. SETBACK FROM PROPERTY LINE TO WATER SURFACE: FRONT REAR LEFT RIGHT

D. ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION (MATERIALS + LABOR) $

E. OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS POOL PERMIT (CHECK APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW): (IF APPLICABLE)

ZONING (SEPARATE FENCE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ABOVE GROUND POOL BELOW GRADE) DECK (SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR

ADDED DECK TO ABOVE GROUND POOL) SILT FENCE OR OTHER APPROPRIATE EROSION CONTROL MUST REMAIN DOWNSLOPE OF CONSTRUCTION SITE UNTIL THE PROJECT IS

COMPLETE AND THE LAWN IN THAT AREA IS ESTABLISHED.

PRIOR TO USE, A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE ISSUED UPON COMPLETION OF ALL INSPECTIONS FOR THIS PROJECT. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS WHICH MEANS THAT YOU USE OR OCCUPY, THE TOWNSHIP WILL FILE A CIVIL COMPLAINT (VIOLATION OF TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE) AGAINST THE PERMIT APPLICANT AND/OR PROPERTY OWNER.

PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE REQUIRED APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE TWO CHECKS NEEDED FOR EACH POOL PERMIT APPLICATION. ONE PAYABLE TO NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP FOR THE APPLICATION FEE AND ONE

PAYABLE TO THE INSPECTION AGENCY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR REVIEW/DEPOSIT FEE ONLY (LIST BELOW). **ADDITIONAL FEES MAY BE DUE TO THE INSPECTION AGENCY AT TIME OF PERMIT ISSUANCE, FOR THE INSPECTIONS ON THE PROJECT**

Please choose a REVIEWING INSPECTION AGENCY: BARRY ISETT AND ASSOCIATES 610-398-0904 INSPECTOR REVIEW/DEPOSIT FEE ONLY $50.00 KEYCODES INSPECTION AGENCY 610-866-9663 INSPECTOR REVIEW/DEPOSIT FEE ONLY $50.00 LEHIGH VALLEY INSPECTION SERVICE 610-395-3827 INSPECTOR REVIEW/DEPOSIT FEE ONLY $50.00

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Zoning Review Approved by:

(Zoning Officer) (Date)

ZONING DISTRICT:

DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: SWIMMING POOL PERMIT #

APPLICATION FEE: $ 55.00 CASH / CHECK #

TOWNSHIP APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP

3256 LEVANS ROAD, COPLAY, PA 18037

610-799-3411 610-799-9629 FAX

www.northwhitehall.org

SWIMMING POOL

RESIDENT

CHECKLIST

Please return with your Swimming Pool Permit Application.

PROJECT SITE ADDRESS:

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

POOL TYPE ABOVE-GROUND IN-GROUND TEMPORARY/SEASONAL

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

BARRIER POOL WALL 48-INCHES OR HIGHER FENCE 48-INCHES OR HIGHER

FENCING ATOP POOL WALLS NO DIRECT ACCESS FROM HOUSE TO POOL

FENCE GATES SELF CLOSING LATCHING AND LOCKING

POOL IS SEPARATED FROM HOUSE WITH FENCE AROUND POOL SWING OUT, AWAY FROM POOL AREA

INCLUDE FENCE AND GATE DETAIL ON PLANS

LADDERS SECURED REMOVABLE

LOCKABLE SURROUNDED BY A CODE COMPLIANT BARRIER

DOOR ALARMS IF THE HOUSE IS USED AS PART OF THE BARRIER, ALL DOORS MUST BE ALARMED PER CODE (U.L. 2017)

ELECTRICAL DESIGN NUMBER AND LOCATION OF ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES ON PLAN

POOL PUMP ALL SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDED WITH PERMIT (U.L. LISTED PUMP)

PLANS PLEASE PROVIDE THREE (3) SETS OF COMPLETE PLANS WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND POOL

PERMIT. POOL DIAGRAM SHOULD SHOW SIZE, TYPE OF POOL, POOL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS, LADDER TYPE, FENCE STYLE, AND SELF-CLOSING AND LATCHING GATES. REQUIRED

PLOT PLAN PLEASE PROVIDE ONE (1) PLOT PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF POOL IN REFERENCE TO PROPERTY LINES

(MINIMUM 15 FEET) REQUIRED

NOTES:

REMINDER: IF ADDING A DECK FOR THE POOL, YOU WILL NEED AN ADDITIONAL BUILDING PERMIT.

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SWIMMING POOLS

Any structure intended for swimming or recreation that is capable of holding water over 24 inches deep shall comply with the following rules and regulations. This includes in-ground, above-ground, blue on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.

Zoning Requirements

1) A pool is not permitted within a required front yard.

2) The water surface of a pool shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all lot lines.

3) Decks surrounding pools must meet the required setback in that zoning district for accessory structures. (Call the Township for details.)

4) Patios at grade are not required to meet setbacks.

5) A pool shall not be located under or within 20 feet of overhead electrical lines.

6) A pool shall not be located over a water or sewer easement.

7) A pool shall not be located over or within 10 feet of a septic tank or drain field.

8) It is the responsibility of the property owner to locate the property lines.

Timer A time switch that can automatically turn the pool pump on and off, according to a preset schedule,

must be installed.

Electrical Requirements No receptacles are allowed within 6 feet of a pool.

A GFCI protected convenience receptacle is needed and should be 6 feet to 20 feet from the pool and should be connected to a general purpose circuit, (not the pump circuit.). It must have an in-use cover.

Pool pump receptacle shall be mounted on a post at a minimum of 4 inches x 4 inches and 24 inches deep. (Usually a 4-inch x 4-inch pressure-treated post).

Pool pump receptacle may be no closer than 6 feet from the pool and must be GFCI protected with an in-use cover. If located between 6 feet to 10 feet away from pool, must be a 20 amp twist lock type.

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP

PERMIT DEPARTMENT

www.northwhitehall.org Phone: 610-799-3411 Fax: 610-799-9629

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Pool pump shall have a maximum 3-foot cord with a twist lock plug factory installed.

All receptacles within 20 feet from the inside of the pool wall must be GFCI protected.

An equipotential plane is required. It shall be installed with #8 bare solid copper, situated 18-24 inches from the pool, 4-6 inches below grade around the entire pool, and connected to the pool in at least (4) locations.

All metal within 5 feet of the inside wall of the pool shall be bonded to the pool with #8 solid copper.

Pool motor shall be bonded to the pool with a #8 solid copper wire.

If the ladder is metal, it must also be bonded to the pool.

Bonding connectors shall be stainless steel, brass, copper, or copper alloy.

Pool water must be bonded with a minimum conductive surface area of 9-square inches. Bond to #8 solid copper bond system.

Pool pump receptacle feed wire shall be individual conductors in rigid conduit (PVC or metal). Black, white, green #12 THHN/THWN.

Conduit for the pool pump shall have a minimum cover of 18-inches, (dirt or fill) on top of the conduit. (This is cover for the top of the conduit, NOT trench depth.)

If a new sub-panel is installed to supply power to pool equipment, it must have feeders that run in conduit with an insulated ground wire.

Barrier Requirements

A barrier of at least 48-inches above grade measured from the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool is required. (Could be pool wall height or fencing.).

The pool must be 48-inches high from the finished grade level to the top of the pool ledge at all points around the pool, if not; a compliant barrier must be erected.

If 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 not exceed 4-inches.

This passage of a 4-inch sphere maximum spacing applies for the area between:

1) The pool top and fence bottom.

2) Both sides of the ladder and/or deck.

3) Between balusters of the fence on pool top.

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Where the means of access is a ladder or steps:

1) A ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed when not in use to prevent access; OR

2) Where the steps are permanent, then a gate with barriers is required at the bottom of the staircase. The gate must open away from the steps and follow all barrier requirements that are listed in these pages.

3) The latch must be placed on the inside of this gate.

Fencing as a Barrier

Vertical and Horizontal (Ladder Effect)

If the barrier is made up of vertical and horizontal members and the space between the horizontals are less than 45-inches, then the horizontal members must be constructed on the pool side. Spacing between the vertical members shall not be greater than 1¾-inch. If the horizontal members are more than 45-inches, then the horizontal members can be on the outside of the pool and the vertical spacing can be increased to a 4-inch maximum.

OR

Diagonal (Lattice Type)

Maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1¾-inch.

Chain Link Maximum mesh size

opening shall not be greater than 2¼-inch square, unless the fence has slate fastened at the top or bottom, then the openings cannot be greater than 1¾-inches.

OR

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Pedestrian Gates (Pool Access)

Gates shall be self-closing and self-latching.

Gates shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device.

The release mechanism for the latch shall be at least a minimum of 54-inches measured from the bottom of the gate.

OR

The mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate, 3-inches below the top of the gate with no openings greater than ½-inch within 18-inches of the release latch.

Gates other than Pedestrian Access (Equipment Access)

Gates shall be self-latching.

Gates shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device.

Where the release mechanism of the latch is located less than 54-inches from the bottom of the gate, measured up, the mechanism and opening shall follow these guidelines: The mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate, 3-inches below the top of the gate with no openings greater than ½-inch within 18-inches of the release latch.

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Dwelling as part of the Barrier

All doors from the house with direct access to the pool area shall have a listed and labeled alarm. The alarm is an audible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The following requirements must be followed:

Listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017.

The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54-inches above the threshold of

the door.

The Building Code Official must approve other means like self-closing doors with

self-latching devices.

Please Note:

For clarification or to verify if a method or material you are using is not listed here, please contact your inspection agency that you chose when you applied for your permit.

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DECK INFORMATION: In the photo to the right is an example of a

deck which is normally included with your Pool Project and Pool

Permit and NO additional permits are needed.

The ADD-ON DECKS shown below would require an additional Township Building Permit. This

permit is NOT included in your Pool Permit Package. Please submit with your Pool Permit if you

are adding a deck to the pool area. Pool and Building Permits are available in our Township

office or online at www.northwhitehall.org/departments/permits.