Swimming Pool Handout A,lbertville
SWIMMING POOL HANDOUT
CHECK LIST
Permit Required:A building permit shall be required for any swimming pool that is over
twenty-four inches (24") in height or depth,measured from ground level.This includes in-
ground swimming pools,aboveground pools,on-ground swimming pools and fixed-in-place
wading pools. Any pool that meets or exceeds the definition would require a permit
1. One (1) completed building permit application form.
2. One (1) copy of a certificate of survey. Survey must be to scale and indicate the lot
dimensions,the location and ground coverage of existing structure(s),and the location of
the proposed structure indicating the setbacks from the property lines.
3. One (1) copy of plans showing proposed design and materials.
PLANS MUST INDICATE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The surface area, depth and the volume in gallons of pool.
2. The location, size and type of equipment to be used in connection with the pool,including
but not limited to filter unit,pump,fencing and pool itself.
3. Fencing and other fixtures on the lot,including utility location and trees.
CITY CODE
1000.5: SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS:
A. Permit Required:A building permit shall be required for any swimming pool that is over twenty
four inches (24") in height or depth,measured from ground level.This includes inground
swimming pools,aboveground pools,on ground swimming pools and fixed in place wading
pools.
B.Application For Permit:An application for the construction of swimming pools shall be on a city
application form and accompanied by a fee established in section 3-1-3 of the city code. The
permit application shall include:
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1. Site Plan: Site plan,illustrating:
a. Type and size of pool.
b. Location of the pool on the lot.
c. Location of other buildings and structures on the lot.
d. Location of structures on adjoining lots.
e. Location of filter and heating units.
f. Location of pumps and wiring.
g. Location of back flush and drain outlets.
h. Location of any overhead or underground utilities or utility easements.
i. Fence locations.
2. Building Plans:
a. Swimming pool design.
b. Fencing and gate details.
c. Deck or surfacing details.
C. Single-Family Or Two-Family Dwelling Pools:
1. Setbacks And Location Standards:
a. Pools shall not be located in front of the principal building.
b. Pools shall not be located in the required side yard of any zoning district.
c. Pools shall not be located closer than ten feet (10') of the rear property line.
d. The filter unit,pump heating unit,and any noisemaking mechanical equipment shall be
located not closer than twenty feet(20') to any lot line or ten feet(10') from any lot line if
located within an insulated building to buffer noise.
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e. Pools shall not be located beneath overhead utility lines nor over underground utility lines
of any type.
f. Pools shall not be located within any private or public utility,walkway, drainage or other
easement.
g. Pools shall be set back at least six feet(6') from the principal building or frost footing.
2. Lighting: Lighting for the pool shall be designed with a ninety degree (90°) cutoff and hooded
to direct lighting toward the pool and not toward adjacent property.
3. Fences Or Enclosures To Restrict Access:All swimming pools for which a building permit is
required shall be provided with safeguards to prevent children from gaining uncontrolled
access. This can be accomplished with fencing or other enclosure, or any combination thereof,
of sufficient density as to be impenetrable.
a. If fences are employed,they shall be at least five feet (5') in height for inground pools,and
at least four feet(4') in height for aboveground pools.The bottoms of the fences shall not
be more than four inches (4") from the ground. Fences shall be of a noncorrosive material
and shall be constructed as to be not easily climbable (chainlink fences must be vinyl
coated with slats for screening).All fence openings or points of entry into the pool
enclosure shall be equipped with gates or doors.All gates or doors to swimming pools shall
be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at a height not lower than
forty eight inches (48"),so as to be inaccessible to all small children. Prior to filling the
pool,the approved fence and/or screen must be completely in place and inspected and
approved by the city building official.
b. Swimming pool fences shall comply with fence setback standards of section 1000.6 of this
chapter.
c. Required structure or safety fencing shall be completely installed within three (3) weeks
following the installation of the pool,before any water is allowed in the pool,and prior to
final inspection.
4.Water Quality/Drainage:
a.Water in the pool shall be maintained in a suitable manner to avoid health hazard of any
type.
b. Back flush or pool drainage water shall be directed onto the property on which the
swimming pool is located and ultimately to public storm sewer, if available.
c. Drainage of pools directly into public streets or other public drainage ways shall require
written permission of the zoning administrator and/or public works superintendent.
Draining pools into the sanitary sewer is prohibited.
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Date Received
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Notified
A�Ibcrt ille 5959 Main Avenue NE Date Paid
Albertville, MN 55301 Ck, Cash, CC
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Phone: 763-497-3384 Fax 763-497-3210 Permit#
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Site Address: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Business Name:
The Applicant is: Owner Contractor Tenant I Permit
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Owner: I Plan Check
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TOTAL
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New Construction Residential Addition Alteration ❑Finish Bsmt
New Construction Commercial Garage/Shed Reside/Reroof Fireplace I Type of Const.
Tenant Finish Plbg Htg Deck
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Description of Work:
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Size of Structure: Total Square Footage: i Occupancy Load
Length First Floor
Width Second Floor I Zoning
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Estimated Valuation of Work: $
Are Fire Sprinklers Required?
Separate permits are required for electrical,plumbing,heating or fireplace. I hereby apply for the ahove consideration and declare I Yes []No
that the information and materials submitted with this application are in compliance with City Ordinance and Poliev Require-
rnents and are complete and accurate in the hest gfiny knowledge. It is applicants responsibility to Incate and establish the
elevations,ifnccdcd,of all site improvements. Required adjustments at owners expense. I understand that all City incurred I Date Approved
professional fees and expenses associated with the processing of this request are the responsibility of the property owner and/or I Fire Dept.
applicant and will be promptly paid. If payment is not received from.the applicant,the property owner acknowledges and agrees
to be responsible.
City Engineer
Applicants Signature Applicants Printed Name Date I City Planner
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Public Works
Approved by Building Official Value Approved Date
Special Conditions or Comments:
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