(a) Prior to beginning the construction of a new swimming pool/spa or the extensive remodeling of an existing swimming pool/spa, the owner shall submit plans and specifications for such construction or remodeling to the director for review.
(b) The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout and arrangement of mechanical, plumbing, fencing, electrical, construction materials of work areas, the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities and all associated buildings or structures.
(c) A licensed professional engineer shall examine the final pool/spa design/blueprints for all new and extensively remodeled pools/spas (including structural, mechanical, plumbing or electrical renovations) and certify by original signature and engineer’s seal compliance with Tex. Administrative Code Title 25, §§ 265.183 to 265.201 and §§ 265.205(a) to 265.206(d), “Standards for Public Pools and Spas.”
(d) No work shall begin until the director has received the engineer’s certificate of pre-construction, conducted a plans review and has relayed to the planning and development department that a building permit may be issued. Work shall commence and conclude within the time allowed by such permits. Deviations from approved plans shall not be permitted. If no work has begun within 180 days from the date the director has given written notice that work may begin, the director may rescind such advisory.
(e) The pool or spa construction shall pass a pregunite inspection, preplaster inspection and preoperational inspection by the director prior to issuance of a permit.
(f) A licensed professional engineer shall inspect the completed new or renovated pool/spa construction and certify by original signature and engineers seal that the pool/spa is installed and constructed in accordance with the Tex. Administrative Code Title 25, §§ 265.183 to 265.201 and §§ 265.205(a) to 265.206(d), “Standards of Public Pools and Spas.”
(Ord. 12156, § 1, passed 9-12-1995; Ord. 13749, § 1, passed 3-23-1999; Ord. 16313, § 8, passed 3-1-2005; Ord. 17522, § 5, passed 4-24-2007)