How close can you build a pool to your home? Local building codes typically require pools to be at least 5 to 10 feet away from the house foundation. Always check your county's regulations for specific requirements.
I am putting an above ground pool on my property, do I need a permit? Yes. There are many different codes that have requirements that you must comply with and the Department of Housing and Buildings is the agency that checks them.
Some examples of work that does not need a permit are: Painting. Plastering. Installing new cabinets Plumbing Fixture Replacement. Resurfacing floors Non-structural Roof Repair.
Some examples of work that does not need a permit are: Painting. Plastering. Installing new cabinets Plumbing Fixture Replacement. Resurfacing floors Non-structural Roof Repair.
In the City of Los Angeles, if the size of floor space exceeds 120 sq. ft. or the structure is over 12 feet in height, you need a permit. Any electrical work will require an electrical permit.
Building a deck around your above-ground pool often means you need to adhere to specific local building codes, and may need to get permits. While above-ground pools themselves typically don't require permits due to their non-permanent nature, adding a deck changes the equation.
That said, in New York State, it's required for all swimming pools to be enclosed within a fence or other barrier. The term “swimming pool” means any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing, or wading that contains or is designed to contain water over 24 inches deep.
Don't Rely on a Home Inspector Some buyers assume the home inspection covers the pool, but it's rare when it does. Even if they offer pool inspections, many home inspectors do not have the required expertise to evaluate a pool. In fact, most home inspection reports include a disclaimer covering the pool.
In most cases, a pool or spa, or the area where it is located, must be completely surrounded by an intact fence or barrier at least 48 inches high; gates must be self-closing and self-latching; one or more pool alarms, door alarms and/or gate alarms may be required; and the pool or spa must have anti-entrapment drain ...