Swimming Pools

Residential Inground Swimming Pool Checklist

Building Permit Application-separate applications for electric, screen enclosure, perimeter fence, solar pool heater, gas pool heater.
Notice of Commencement – only one is needed (good for one year). Only needed if the cost is more than $2,500.00.
Copy of the Contract-to verify the pool components.
Survey – with the pool drawn on copy of the survey, with setback dimensions, and location of the equipment.
Plot Plan – enlarged pool plan with all dimensions and features.
No Conflict Letter – Duke Energy letter addressing the specific property.
Engineering – generic concrete swimming pool design.
Fiberglass – several designs available, circle the shape that is being installed.
Plumbing – (not a separate permit) could be on the Contract, Plot Plan or Engineering plan. Information should include pool volume, turnover time, flow rate, type of pump and filter, pipe sizes for suction and pressure, and type and rate of the main drain.
Swimming Pool & Spa Safety Form-per Florida Statutes 515, signed by the contractor and property owner.
Other information – (may not be necessary) engineering for a stem/retention wall or water feature, specification on the pump, filter, drain or pool heater, LED lighting.

Building Permit Application – separate applications for electric, perimeter fence.
Notice of Commencement – if the cost is more than $2,500.00.
Survey – with the pool drawn on a copy of the survey, with setback dimensions and the location of the equipment.
No Conflict Letter – Duke letter addressing the specific property.
Swimming Pool & Spa Safety Form -per Florida Statutes 515, signed by the contractor and property owner.
Verify the height of the pool above ground is 48″ and ladder is removable. If less than 48″, provide method of protecting swimming pool walls to a height of 48″ (Pool safety barrier).

Effective October 2014, a permit application submittal package for the construction or modification of a public swimming pool must include a document from the Pinellas County Health Department showing that an application for an operating permit has been submitted.
Plan review is the responsibility of Gulfport Building Department, but will work with County Health Department. An issued operating permit must be submitted to Gulfport Building Department prior to Approval Final Inspection.

Swimpoolcheck 3/2019