Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas

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Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep must comply with the provisions of the NC Residential Code- Appendix V. (link to document) Decks supporting Hot Tubs and Spas will require a letter or stamped plans from an Engineer verifying the Deck can support the Hot Tub or Spa.

To permit a Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, or Spa, you will need to submit:

Apply for Permit Type: Residential Accessory-Pool utilizing Civic Access public portal, providing a complete description of the proposed work including the type, the shape, overall dimensions and square footage of the structure.
A Plot Plan meeting all the specifications listed below in Plot Plan Requirements.
Development Clearance Certificate containing all approved information approved from the Town, if the property is located within a Town served by the Inspections Department.
An Appointment of a Lien Agent for projects costing $40,000 or more.
A certificate of Workers' Compensation insurance or a completed affidavit of Workers Compensation exemption form for contractors for projects costing $40,000 or more.
A notarized Owner-Contractor Exemption Affidavit for projects costing $40,000 or more and where an owner is listed as the general contractor.
If the property is served by well and/or septic, separate permits or approvals may be required from Environmental Health.
Additional approvals may be required from Guilford County Planning & Development regarding Zoning- Use & Setbacks, Watershed and Soil Erosion.

Plot Plan Requirements

A good resource for a plot plan is a survey issued for a recent mortgage or refinance closing. If you draw the plot plan yourself, be sure to sign and date it, and include contact information. The following are requirements to be shown on the Plot Plan.

The plot plan should be drawn to scale, using an acceptable engineering scale. Include bar scale, north arrow, date map prepared including revision dates.
Name and contact information of preparer of the map.
Property lines with dimensions and road frontage shown.
Dimensions, location and use of all existing and proposed buildings and structures including additions; distances between buildings measured at the closest point; and distance from buildings to closest property lines.
Existing and proposed driveways, patios, decking around proposed pool, walkways, etc.
All water features including drainage easements, streams, buffers, and flood zone. Watershed boundaries and WCA Tier lines labeled, including allowable and proposed impervious surfaces, total built-upon area shown in acres and with percent of total area noted.
Any other easements or restrictions must be shown.