QUESTIONS FOR RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING POOLS

1. What is cosmetic and what is structural?

2. What determines the parameters for when a pool must be brought to current code?

· Percentage of job value

· Percentage of replacement value

· Percentage of work being performed

(Who determines value and how is it determined?)

3. What work requires a permit?

· Structural changes

· Electrical changes or additions

· Plumbing changes or additions

4. When are plans and plans examination required?

· Change in Hydraulics

· Change in existing foot print of pool and/or deck

· Structural changes

5. When are safety requirements required for older pools?

· Baby fence

· SVRS Valves

· Duel main drains

6. What inspections should be required?

· When electrical work is being done

a) Changing pool pump

b) Add accent lighting

· When structural changes are made

· When plumbing changes are made