Public Works Department
Development Services
3826 Amherst St.
West University Place, TX 77005
713.662.5833
713.662.5304 (F)
inspections@westutx.org
www.westutx.gov
SWIMMING POOL/SPA
INFORMATION PACKET
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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BUILDING–SWIMMING POOL/SPA
PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL
AND SPA CODE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 18 & 26
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
# ITEM YES NO
1. Original Building Site Designation Form
Signed and notarized
2.
Site Plan Survey—showing all existing and proposed
structures, paving, etc. & on-ground staked survey
with original seal, signature and dated by a licensed
Surveyor
3.
Condition of Permit for swimming pool/spa
4. Complete Building Permit Application
Signed and dated
5. Electrical Load analysis—include size of main
disconnect, current load, and pool load
6. Completed Zoning and Code checklist
7.
Tree Disposition submitted with plans
8.
Complete pool/spa design plans, two sets of all
structural calculations and details for swimming pool
permit application. Must have original seal, signature
and dated by a registered professional Engineer.
9. Drainage Plans (as-designed), Two (2) sets, signed
and sealed—max 11"x17"
NOTE: As-built drainage plans will also be required
prior to occupancy of the pool/spa.
See Chapter 18, Section 18-56
10.
8 Letters to surrounding neighbors (3 in front,
3 behind, and 1 on each side). Envelopes must
include a Site Plan, be addressed to surrounding
neighbors, include Contractor's return address and
stamped postage.
Must also include a letter for CenterPoint Energy
Attn: Code Violation Dept.
4300 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401
LETTERS NOT TO BE SEALED AND MAILED OUT
BY CONTRACTOR
PROJECT
ADDRESS
CITY STAT E ZIP CODE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
TO PROCESS YOUR SWIMMING POOL/SPA PLAN
REVIEW APPLICATION, THE ADJACENT DOCUMENTS
AND/OR INFORMATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
I understand not providing some or all of the information
requested above may result in a delay of my plan review and
permit approval.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
SIGNATURE DATE SUBMITTED
SWIMMING POOL/SPA SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY
PERMIT NUMBER
PREMATURE WORK CHARGE - 100% OF PERMIT
PLAN CHECKING FEE BUILDING PERMIT FEE TOTAL FEES
$ $ $
RECEIVED BY
TIME STAMP
NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT ADDRESS
CITY STAT E ZIP CODE
PROPERTY OWNER
FIRST NAME (OWNER) LAST NAME (OWNER)
MAILING ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
CONTRACTOR COMPANY
COMPANY NAME
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
NUMBER
COMPANY ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER
CONTACT PERSON
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
RESIDENTIAL
NUMBER OF STORIES NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
1 2 2.5 BASEMENT
GARAGE # OF BATHS
1 2 3 4 ATTACHED DETACHED
EXTERIOR
BRICK STONE STUCCO OTHER
FRAMED AREA BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING SITE
________ SQ.FT. __________ .FT. _________________ SQ.FT.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
VALUATION OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
$ _________________ SQ.FT.
SIGNATURE OF PERMITTEE DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION
ZONING DISTRICT FLOOD ZONE
BLOCK LOT
OCCUPANCY TYPE
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
CLASS OF WORK
NEW REMODEL DEMOLITION ADDITION
RENOVATION / DEMOLITION
As required for Public or Commercial buildings by Senate Bill 509
Effective January 1, 2002
Was an asbestos survey performed
in accordance with Texas Asbestos
Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and
the National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)?
TDH INSPECTOR LICENSES
NUMBER
DATE OF SURVEY COPY ATTACHED
YES NO YES NO
NOTE: If the answer is No, then as the owner/operator of the renovation/demolition
site, I understand that it is my responsibility to have this asbestos survey conducted
in accordance with Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) prior to a renovation/
demolition permit being issued by the City of West University Place.
SIGNATURE DATE
BUILDING–PERMIT APPLICATION
BUILDING PERMIT
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BUILDING PERMIT
BUILDING–PERMIT APPLICATION
TREE DISPOSITION
CHAPTER 82 SECTION 82-3
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I hereby certify I have read and examined this document and know the same to
be true and correct. All provisions of law and ordinances governing this type of
work will be complied with whether specied herein or not. I further understand
that plans submitted for approval will be subjected to a comprehensive check
against municipal ordinance and building code. Any set of plans that must be
returned for modications or corrections in order to come into compliance with
ordinance or code will be subject to rechecking in order of submittal. Under no
circumstances will paid fees be refunded or transferred.
Applications and plans will be held for 180 days. After 180 days this application
and plans will be disposed of unless a valid building permit is issued.
SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED: Fence, Pool/Spa, Flatwork, Irrigation,
Drainage (below grade), pavers, MEP’s.
SIGNATURE OF PERMITTEE DATE
PRINT NAME
NOTES
Complete copy of Chapter 82 is available in the Permit Ofce.
Separate Permit is required for Tree Disposition.
(a) General Requirement
Every permit for development or predevelopment activity must
contain tree disposition conditions meeting the requirements of
this section.
(b) Essential and Mandatory Conditions
Tree disposition conditions are the most important means of
protecting the urban forest of the city from unreasonable harm
during development and predevelopment activity. Tree disposition
conditions shall:
1. Prohibit removal of or damage to any large tree, except:
a. Removal of a tree which is diseased, severely
damaged or dead may be authorized;
b. Damage to or removal of a tree which causes
an unreasonable impediment to the use and
enjoyment of the applicant's property may be
authorized; and
c. Damage to or removal of a low-value tree may
be authorized.
2. Require replacement trees, to the extent provided in
the criteria manual, for any large trees authorized to
be damaged or removed.
EXCEPTION: No replacement is required for low-value trees.
3. Require Protection for Large Trees and Critical Root Zones
The conditions may specify the methods of protection
to be used.
4. Require that any Authorized Damage to Trees be
Minimized and Mitigated.
The conditions may specify methods of mitigation to be used.
5. Require, if there is major development,
that the affected subject site attain a minimum planting
standard of tree density as set forth in the criteria manual.
(c) Procedure
The building official shall not issue any permit for any
development or predevelopment activity unless all of the
following have rst occurred:
1. Tree Survey
The applicant must have led a tree survey, and the
urban forester must have approved it for compliance
with this chapter.
2. Tree Disposition Conditions
Tree disposition conditions approved by the urban
forester must have been inserted into the permit.
The urban forester may require all persons owning land
where a tree is located to agree to any removal of or
damage to the tree authorized by the conditions.
(d) "Low-Impact" Exception
Except for the requirement to insert the mandatory conditions,
this section does not apply to a subject site, project or other
activity that will not have any signicant, adverse effect upon any
large tree, as determined by the urban forester.
Public Works Department
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BUILDING–SWIMMING POOL/SPA
ZONING-CODE CHECKLIST
2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CODE REQUIREMENTS
# ITEM YES NO
1
Gas Piping Route from meter to pool heater.
Install a 2-stage gas meter.
or a complete Gas Riser Diagram longest length, per IFGC
table 402.4(2) signed by Master Plumber including the Master
license number.
Gas pipe shall be sleeved under concrete.
Anodeless Risers are required.
2
Electrical Route from main disconnect to equipment.
3
Electrical Load Analysis.
Existing load and with new pool/spa load, size of main
disconnect, this shall be signed by Master Electrician
including his master license number.
4
Pool/Spa Reinforcement, wall and beam detail.
Must bear Engineers wet seal and signature.
5
Pool/Spa Enclosure/barrier shall comply with Section 305.
See Section 305, fences, door & window alarms and locally
all gates shall be 6 feet high.
6
Backwash/Overow shall drain to Storm Sewer.
—Not Sanitary Sewer.
7
Vertical and Horizontal Clearances from power lines.
Per 2011NEC gure 680.8
8
Site Plan showing location of pool/spa equipment.
9 An On-Ground Staked Survey, by a registered professional
engineer or licensed surveyor locating the lot corners, all
property lines, all utility and other easements and the pool
location on the lot at time of application for permit.
NOTE: An “as-built” Survey will be required by the Chief
Building Ofcial.
10
Suction Entrapment Avoidance per Section 310.
11
Horizontal Distance from existing foundations to outside
wall of pool.
If less than the depth of the pool have the engineer provide
design letter as not to affect the existing structural foundation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE CODE OF ORDINANCE ARTICLE VI,
SECTION 18-169 & TABLE 7-6, PROJECTIONS.
CONDITION OF PERMIT
# ITEM YES NO
1. Signed Original is accompanying application.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
# ITEM YES NO
A.
Distance from side property line = Five (5) feet minimum
B.
Distance from rear property line = Five (5) feet minimum
C. No encroachment in or on a utility/easement shown.
D.
Pool equipment in compliance with Table 7-6 Note 6.
Noise 70 decibels and 3’ min. from side property line
E.
Pervious Area 24% of entire site.
Only water area of pool/spa is considered pervious.
F.
70% of perimeter of pool/spa shall have 3' wide walkway.
G.
Building Site Designation.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
LOT
BLOCK
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
SIGNATURE DATE SUBMITTED
SWIMMING POOL/SPA ZONING-CODE
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CONDITION OF PERMIT
PROJECT
ADDRESS
CITY STAT E ZIP CODE
PERMIT NUMBER
OWNER
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
PHONE EMAIL
CONTRACTOR
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
PHONE EMAIL
COMPANY NAME
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER COMPANY PHONE
COMPANY ADDRESS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I, the owner, acknowledge that before any water is placed
in the swimming pool/spa for which a permit is being
applied for, all code required enclosure requirements—
fencing, gates, latches, any required door alarms and pool/
spa equipment stub-outs—will be installed and approved by
City of West University Place, via city inspection.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY TREE DISPOSITION SHALL
ALSO BE COMPLETE AND APPROVED BY CITY FORESTER.
OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
CONTRACTOR (PERMITTEE) SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
SIGNATURE DATE SUBMITTED
SWIMMING POOL/SPA PERMIT CONDITION
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BUILDING–OWNER’S DESIGNATION
OF A BUILDING SITE
AS DEFINED BY THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
SUBJECT
STATE OF COUNTY OF ON THIS DATE
§ §
The undersigned person(s) (referred to collectively as “Owner”)
certies that the owner owns the Property described below and
signs this designation. Words and phrases in this designation
have the same meanings as in the Zoning Ordinance.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
REPRESENTATION BY THE OWNER
The Owner represents to the City that the Property: (i) is contiguous, (ii) is all
owned in fee simple and in common by the Owner, (iii) consists of one or more
whole subdivided lots, (iv) includes no common-use areas, (v) includes no area
within another building site and (vi) has the minimum dimensions prescribed by
the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The owner understands that the Zoning Ordinance
restricts the division of building sites. The Owner also understands that building
sites are regulated in many ways, both by the Zoning Ordinance and by other
ordinances of the City.
NOTE: If building site contains one or more partial lots, owner must
provide city proof the building site was legally subdivided into present
shape before 10/24/1987.
Designation As One Building Site: The Owner designates the entire Property
described above as a single “building site” under the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT NAME
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
STATE OF COUNTY OF
§ §
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FILING.
The building ofcial of the City acknowledges that this instrument
was duly led as required by the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
BY
LEGIBLE SEAL
DATE ACKNOWLEDGED
COMMISSION EXPIRATION
NOTARY PUBLIC
BUILDING SITE REVIEW
ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE
Building Site is unacceptable for the following reason(s):
Building site is made-up of one or more partial lots that were
not legally subdivided into present shape before 10/24/1987.
Proof required lot was legally subdivided into present
shape before 10/24/1987.
Building site does not meet minimum dimensions as
prescribed by Table 5-1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Other. (see attached)
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
DATE
OWNER'S DESIGNATION OF BUILDING SITE
NOTES
An original survey depicting the property described below
must be attached..
SAMPLE LETTER ONLY
CONTRACTOR'S COMPANY LETTERHEAD
DATE
____________________________
(To immediately adjacent houses)
____________________________
Address
____________________________
City, State, Zip
Dear Resident:
Soon (construction of a new residence), (major remodeling of
residence), will begin at the above address. We realize that the
construction may cause temporary inconveniences to those living
nearby; however we intend to minimize this disruption by taking
necessary precautions to protect your property as well as
property in the surrounding neighborhood. The purpose of this
letter is to inform you of certain ordinances that deal directly
with situations that commonly occur in construction:
1. LOUD AND EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Occurring before 7am
and after 8pm Monday - Friday, before 8am and after 8pm on
Saturday, and before 12:00 noon and after 8pm on Sunday, New
Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and whenever New
Year’s Day or Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday the
corresponding Friday or Monday on which the City observes that
holiday is prohibited.
2. PORTABLE SANITARY FACILITIES: Should not be placed on the
easement or sidewalk, but positioned within boundaries of the
property line.
3. LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL (lumber, bricks, etc.): Stacked
and stored on the sidewalk or in the street is prohibited.
4. LITTER TRASH CONTAINERS FOR LOOSE TRASH: Required; making it
unlawful to deposit trash and debris within the city in such a
manner that it may be carried or deposited by the elements
upon the street, easement, street of right-of-way, vacant lot,
or any occupied/unoccupied premises.
5. TRESPASSING: Any person found on a homeowner's property are in
violation of Criminal Trespass Statute, and may anticipate
arrest.
6. FENCE DAMAGE: Civil matter between the contractor and
homeowners.
7. CURB, GUTTER, & SIDEWALK: Unlawful to injure, deface, or
destroy any real or personal property belonging to the city.
The contractor is responsible for repairing any damages.
8. WATER: No person shall take water from public or private
hydrant unless permission has been granted.
9. PARKING: No person shall stop or park any vehicle upon a
street clearly marked prohibiting parking, nor leave available
less than ten feet of the width of either lane or roadway.
10. SERVICE TRUCKS: All service oriented trucks and vehicles
shall display the name, address, and phone number of their
business on the side of the vehicle.
11. TREES: All "Protected Trees", as defined in Chapter 22, must
be fenced or otherwise protected prior to demolition of the
existing residence to prevent damage to tree roots. Storage
of materials, trash containers, or portable sanitary
facilities within protective fencing is prohibited. Existing
sidewalks and driveways shall remain in place as long as
possible to minimize damage to tree roots from vehicles.
The city requires us to notify you of existing city
ordinances and state laws, which will be enforced. Should you
however experience any type of inconvenience, annoyance, or
problems please contact (the name of person with the company &
telephone), and he/she will certainly do everything within
his/her power to correct the matter.
_________________________________
(Signature of contractor or builder)
Type name and title:
Type name of company:
SAMPLE LETTER ONLY
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