ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018
Application Packet for
Approval to Construct a
Public or Semi-Public Swimming Pool
Revised: July 18, 2018
CONTENTS:
FEE AND CODE INFORMATION
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION LETTER
INSPECTION REQUEST FORM
HYDRAULICS INFO SHEET
CONTACT INFORMATION:
JAMES WALTERS, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
TELEPHONE (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
EMAIL: PoolPlanReview@Maricopa.Gov
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS NOTICE
Swimming Pool Program
St
eps required to obtain a bathing permit/approval are as follows:
1. Submit complete application along with applicable application fees.
2. After reviewing plans, the Department will issue you an approval to
construct document that includes construction and inspection requirements.
3. Request required progress inspections (if any) using the attached form, and
obtain Department approval.
4. When construction is complete and ready for final inspection, submit an
inspection request form and a completed notarized construction certification
form, using the attached form.
5. Upon Department approval of the final inspection, the Department will mail
an invoice for the annual permit to the owner. Upon payment, the
Department will issue the annual operating permit to the owner.
The Department will approve or deny the application for approval to construct
in 93 business days or less, excluding any days the application is returned to the
applicant for additional information. This overall licensing timeframe is se
t by
delegation agreement between the Department and the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality.
Department contact information regarding your application
Telephone (application clerk):602-506
-0070
E-mail: PoolPlanReview@Maricopa.gov
Website: www.maricopa.gov/2584/Public-Swimming-Pools
You may
request a clarification from the Department of its interpretation or application of a statute,
ordinance, regulation,
delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement as provided in
A.R.S. §11-1609. Contact us by in by e-mail or telephone, or in person or mail at the address listed at the
top of the page, marked attention Swimming Pool Program.
In addition to obtaining a permit from Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, it may be
necessary to obtain a permit from your local municipality or Maricopa County Planning and Development
Department – if the property is on a County Island. Please contact these entities for additional information
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018
All applications MUST contain the following information:
1. POOL NAME: Name of establishment and street address must read the same as was submitted for
construction review / or as permit reads.
2. APPLICANT NAME: Print name of owner / or authorized agent (letter of authorization must be
submitted if signed by agent).
FEES FOR PLAN EXAMINATION, INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS
Fees are necessary to begin Plan Examination and Inspections. Fees are per body of water.
The fees for Swimming Pool and Spa Plan Reviews and Inspections are:
Size (ft
2
) One time Fee Expedited* Fee
<1000 $770.00 $1,540.00
1001 –2000 $1,180.00 $2,360.00
2001 – 9999 $2,205.00 $4,410.00
>10,000 $6,460.00 $12,920.00
Pool Variance $200.00 per Variance N/A
Pool Pump Test $335.00 N/A
* - Plans submitted after the project has started or is completed must be expedited
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) regulates Public and Semipublic Pools
and Spas under Delegation Agreements with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and
the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) as authorized by the ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES
(ARS) 49-107: Local delegation of state authority. The Delegation Agreements between the county (MCESD)
and the state simply authorizes the county to regulate Public and Semipublic Pools and Spas using the State’s
regulations in addition to the county’s own regulations (the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code
(MCEHC)). However, any changes or comments concerning the state regulations should be addressed to the
state (ADEQ, ADHS) as only those departments can effect changes to the state regulations, which they
promulgate and administer. The Two State Arizona Administrative Codes (AAC) administered by MCESD are
R18-5-200 (ADEQ) and R9-8-800 (ADHS).
In addition to regulating Public and Semipublic Pools and Spas by administering State of Arizona rules and
regulations, MCESD also regulates Public and Semipublic Pools and Spas by administering the MARICOPA
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CODE (MCEHC): Chapter VI; Bathing Places Public and
Semi-Public Swimming Pools as authorized by ARS 49-112: County regulation; standards. This means that
MCESD has established within the MCEHC additional rules and regulations for Public and Semipublic Pools
and Spas. The main advantage of Maricopa County having its own rules is that it allows the county the
flexibility to modify the rules to meet the ever-changing needs of the swimming pool industry. Maricopa
County has updated its rules numerous times to meet the changing needs of the swimming pool industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC OR SEMI-PUBLIC
SWIMMING POOL OR SPA
A:
Check One
Semi-Public
Public
B:
(Check all that
apply)
Non-Diving
Main
Wader
Diving
Therapy
Special Use
FACILITY INFORMATION
1.
To Serve (Facility Name and Type):
2.
Pool Address:
Zip:
3.
Pool Identifier:
4.
Facility Contact Name:
Phone #:
5.
Facility Entrance Code:
Pool Gate Code:
6.
Email Address:
OWNER INFORMATION
7.
OWNERSHIP Name:
Phone #:
8.
Authorized Agent’s Name:
Title:
9.
Address:
FAX:
( )
10.
City:
State:
Zip:
11.
Email Address:
CONTRACTOR/ENGINEER/ARCHITECT INFORMATION
12.
Pool Company Name:
Phone #:
( )
13.
POOL Contractor/Engineer/Architect’s Name:
14. If your ROC Registration/License # is A (General Engineering) or KA (Dual Engineering), we will NOT accept your application.
AZ Registration:
License #:
(
)
15.
Address:
CELL:
( )
16.
City:
State:
Zip:
17.
Email Address:
Email Address:
Site Loc: _________
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
27.
Filter Flow
Capacity:
1) X X
=
(Lowest of #1 or #2
Governs)
# of Filters
Size (ft
2
)
Max flow (gpm/ft
2
)
Maximum filter capacity (gpm)
2)
From Manufacturer’s Specifications (NSF Listed Rating)
(max g
pm)
28a. Chlorinator Make/Model: Erosion Liquid Gas Salt
28b. Secondary Disinfectant Make/Model: ___________________ Disinfectant Type: _______________________
29. Main Pump Make/Model: ____________ # of Pumps: ____ Distance from Main Drain: ______ (ft) HP:_____
Main Drain Covers: Make: ___________ Model: ___________ Size: _______
F
loor: ______ Wall: ______ TDH: _______ (ft) Flow: ________ (gpm)
Water Feature Pump Make/Model: _____________ # of Pumps: ___ Distance from WF Drain: ____(ft) HP: ____
Wate
r Feature Drain Covers: Make: __________ Model: ____________ Size: ______
F
loor: ______ Wall: ______ TDH: ______ (ft) Flow: ________ (gpm)
Therapy Pump Make/Model: ___________ # of Pumps: ______ Distance from Therapy Drain: ____ (ft) HP:___
Therapy Drain Covers: Make: ______________ Model: _________________ Size: _________
Floor: ______ Wall: ______ TDH: ______ (ft) Flow: ________ (gpm)
DESIGN DATA
18.
Perimeter (ft):
Area (ft
2
):
Avg. Width (ft):
Length (ft):
19.
Volume (gal):
Turnover Time Required (hours):
Turnover Rate Required (gpm):
20.
Shell Material:
21.
Fully Describe Finish (Plaster, PebbleTec, Color, etc.):
22.
Skimmers (qty):
Make/Model:
Flow Required (# skimmers X27 gpm):
23.
Returns/Inlets (qty):
Wall:
Floor:
24.
Surge Tank Capacity (For Gutter or Rim Flow Systems Only):
gallons
25. Filter Type:
26.
Manufacturer:
Model #:
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
DESIGN DATA (CONTINUED)
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35a.
Waste Discharged to: _____________________________________________
Cleaning Equipment: __________________ Make/Model: __________________
Vacuum System: ________________________
Fill Line: __________________________ Backflow Protection Method: ______________________
Do all doors/gates swing AWAY from the pool/spa area? _______
Are there any windows in the pool enclosure or planters/water features within 4’ of pool/spa? ________
35b. Are there any buildings with doors that open into the pool enclosure? ______
36.
If answer is YES to the either parts of question 35, are detailed plans for each attached? _______
37.
Walkways – Minimum Width: ___________
(ft)
Finish Type:
38. Safety Equipment: Ring Buoy with 50 ft Line
Shepherd’s Crook with 16 ft Pole
39. Depth Markers: ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
40.
Bathrooms: Are all dwellings within 300 feet of the pool?
_____
41.
Is this the result of an expired/revoked permit?
_____
42. Is this pool/spa replacing/updating an existing body of water?
_____
43.
Have variances been submitted for this project?
_____
44. Comments (Please include additional information as needed):
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
SIGNATURES
By signing below, the Engineer, Architect or Contractor certifies that they are familiar with all State and County Code
requirements applicable to this project and that this bathing place will be constructed and operated in accordance with the
Maricopa County Environmental Health Code governing design, construction and operation of public and semi-public
bathing places. By signing below as Owner, certification is made that the signor is an authorized agent for the true
ownership, and that the ownership information above is correct.
By clicking “I agr
ee”, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be "Signed" in the sense of a traditional
paper document, and 2) By signing in this alternate manner, you agree that your “electronic signature” is valid and binding
upon you to the same effect as a handwritten signature.
I agree:
45.
Architect, Engineer or Contractor’s Signature:
46.
Printed Name:
Date:
By clicking “I agr
ee”, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be "Signed" in the sense of a traditional
paper document, and 2) By signing in this alternate manner, you agree that your “electronic signature” is valid and binding
upon you to the same effect as a handwritten signature.
I agree:
47.
Pool Owner’s Signature:
Title:
48.
Printed Name:
Date:
Original and Two legible copies each of the application, plans and additional specifications or calculations must be
submitted. Pool layout drawings must be drawn to scale and be, at least, 18’ by 24’ in size. One original copy of
manufacturer’s specifications / cut sheets on each piece of equipment is required. Signatures must be original on one
application and ALL PLANS MUST HAVE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER/CONTRACTOR OF RECORD’S
ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND DATE. Revised plans and applications must have the revision date, the word
“REVISED” and an original signature for the Contractor/Architect/Engineer. Architects and Engineers must be registered
in Arizona and SEAL THE APPLICATION AND PLANS. Certification that the pool is constructed in accordance with
approved plans and specifications must be submitted when requesting final inspection. Permit will NOT be issued for
operation of uncertified pools.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
Inspection Request Form
Incomplete or incorrect information may cause delays on the inspection time
Project Name:
Identifying Name (East, Casita, Office, etc)
Project Address:
Gate Code:
MCESD #:
Facility Contact Name: __________________________ Phone #: __________________
Pool
Spa
Wading
Splash Pad
Special Use
Contractor:
Email:
Management Company to whom Operating Permit is to be mailed:
Company Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________ City: _____________ State: _________ Zip: __________
Contact Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Email: _______________________________
Type of Inspection
Rough Plumbing Inspection Rough Plumbing Re-inspection
Pre-plaster Inspection Pre-plaster Re-inspection
Final Inspection Final Re-inspection
Comments:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
SWIMMING POOL/SPA HYDRAULIC DESIGN GUIDELINES
TDH (skimmer pool with sand filter)
FEET FROM DRAIN: 1 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 75 76 – 100 101 – 125 126 - 150
HEAD (FT): 55 60 65 70 75 80
MAX FLOW RATES (PVC: C=140)
PIPE SIZE (IN): 1.25 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 6.0
PRESS SIDE (GPM): 25 60 90 140 220 350 800
SUCT. SIDE (GPM): 15 35 50 80 130 220 450
MAX VELOCITIES
PRESSURE SIDE - 10ft/sec SUCTION SIDE6 ft/sec
TURNOVER RATES
SPA30 MIN SWIMMING POOL8 HRS WADING POOL 1 HR
NUMBER OF SKIMMERS REQUIRED
SPA, WADING POOL: 1 skimmer per 200 ft
2
SWIMMING POOL: 1 skimmer per 400 ft
2
(min. of 2 skimmers)
3 OR MORE SKIMMERS REQUIRES A CLOSED LOOP
MINIMUM PIPE SIZES (BASED ON SKIMMER FLOW CONTROLLING)
main drain skimmer return flow (gpm)
2 skimmer 1.5" 2" 1.5" 54
3 skimmer 2" 2.5" 2" 81
4 skimmer 2.5" 3" 2.5" 108
5 skimmer 2.5" 3" 3" 135
6 skimmer 3" 4" 3" 162
NUMBER OF RETURNS (INLETS) REQUIRED
(SWIMMING POOLS 6 MINIMUM ON CLOSED LOOP; SPA, WADING POOL – 1 PER 15 LF OF
PERIPHERY; 3 OR MORE REQUIRES CLOSED LOOP)
PERIMETER: 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315
# RETURNS: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
ALL PIPING MUST PASS A PRESSURE TEST @ 25 PSI FOR 30 MIN
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Swimming Pool Plan Review and Construction
501 N. 44th St., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 506-0070 FAX (602) 506-1837
PoolPlanReview@Mail.Maricopa.Gov
Rev-July 18, 2018 Fillable
SWIMMING POOL/SPA HYDRAULIC DESIGN GUIDELINES
TDH (skimmer pool with sand filter)
FEET FROM DRAIN: 1 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 75 76 – 100 101 – 125 126 - 150
HEAD (FT): 55 60 65 70 75 80
MAX FLOW RATES (PVC: C=140)
PIPE SIZE (IN): 1.25 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 6.0
PRESS SIDE (GPM): 25 60 90 140 220 350 800
SUCT. SIDE (GPM): 15 35 50 80 130 220 450
MAX VELOCITIES
PRESSURE SIDE - 10ft/sec SUCTION SIDE6 ft/sec
TURNOVER RATES
SPA30 MIN SWIMMING POOL8 HRS WADING POOL 1 HR
NUMBER OF SKIMMERS REQUIRED
SPA, WADING POOL: 1 skimmer per 200 ft
2
SWIMMING POOL: 1 skimmer per 400 ft
2
(min. of 2 skimmers)
3 OR MORE SKIMMERS REQUIRES A CLOSED LOOP
MINIMUM PIPE SIZES (BASED ON SKIMMER FLOW CONTROLLING)
main drain skimmer return flow (gpm)
2 skimmer 1.5" 2" 1.5" 54
3 skimmer 2" 2.5" 2" 81
4 skimmer 2.5" 3" 2.5" 108
5 skimmer 2.5" 3" 3" 135
6 skimmer 3" 4" 3" 162
NUMBER OF RETURNS (INLETS) REQUIRED
(SWIMMING POOLS 6 MINIMUM ON CLOSED LOOP; SPA, WADING POOL – 1 PER 15 LF OF
PERIPHERY; 3 OR MORE REQUIRES CLOSED LOOP)
PERIMETER: 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315
# RETURNS: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
ALL PIPING MUST PASS A PRESSURE TEST @ 25 PSI FOR 30 MIN