11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA REQUIREMENTS
These
guidelines are designed to assist you with obtaining your building
permit for your swimming pool or spa. Please include as much information
as possible to speed up the plan review & permit process.
You must provide the following materials and information along with your
completed building permit application:
1. Two (2) sets of pool/spa manufacturers specifications and/or plans.
2. Indicate size & type of conductors for pool/spa pumps, heaters, in-
ground pool bonding grid, etc.
3. Show required GFCI protection and location of equipment
disconnecting means.
4. Indicate type of barrier protection or how you will be accessing the
pool (removable/fold-up type ladder, fence or steps with self-
closing/self-latching gate, door with audible alarm, etc.)
5. Include any plans if you intend to construct a deck/stairway attached
to the pool. Note: All decks must meet the building code
requirements.
If you are unsure of a code requirement please ask.
11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
Example of In-Ground and Above Ground Pool Specifications
Equipotential Bonding Grid - #8 bare copper wire
18” from pool, 4” deep - connected at four (4) equal distance points with copper lugs
to metallic parts (pool frame, reinforcement, ladder cups, luminaires, water bond,
and to pumps, heaters, covers, etc.)
Pool
Keep electrical
components at least
5’ from water’s edge
Pump
Circuit to pool
pump disconnect
Access to Pool PVC conduit (18” deep)
(removable or fold-up ladder, w/THWN copper wire
self-closing/latching gate, door GFCI-protection required
alarm, etc.)
House
11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys Residential Building Perm it Application
Owner:____________________________________ Phone: (___)______________
Owner Address:______________________________________________________
Worksite Address:____________________________________________________
Contractor:_________________________________ Phone: (___)_____________
Contractor Address:___________________________________________________
TYPE OF WORK
( ) New Home ( ) Addition ( ) Garage ( ) Deck
( ) Alteration ( ) Pool ( ) Fence ( ) Demolition
( ) Other Description of Work:_______________________________________
Utility Company Work Order # (when applicable):
West Penn Power____________________ National Fuel____________________
NEW BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Stories________ New Building Area All Floors__________sq.ft.
Height of Structure________ft. Total Estimated Cost of Project:$___________
As the owner/owner’s agent, I hereby certify that the proposed work will conform to the
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and all applicable laws of this jurisdiction.
Signature:____________________________________ Date:__________________
Office Use Only:
Permit No: __________ Permit Fee:__________
Date Issued: __________ Approved: __________
Plan Review Date:__________ Approved w/changes:__________
Permit Paid Date:_________ Check No:_________ [ ] Cash Receipt No:_________
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