Swimming Pool Guidelines

1. SWIMMING POOL PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS  

Be advised that the Town of Clay strictly enforces the Building Code of New York State, Section 3109, The Residential Code of N.Y. State Appendix G, and the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance 230-50 (B) 2 for swimming pools.   

Fill out a Building Permit Application including a survey showing where the swimming pool will be placed.  

Please be advised that setbacks on inground pools shall be measured to the concrete pad.

Depositing of excess soil into the drainage swales will not be tolerated.  Excess dirt must be removed from the property.  Using the excess dirt to build up the grade of property should not be done.  Filling of drainage swales will cause drainage problems for you and for your neighbors.

Before we we will take in a permit application for your swimming pool, you will need to supply us with a copy of the  electrical work order from one of the following agencies: 
Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service, Inc., Larry Kinne 633-0027, or Middle Department Inspection Agency, Richard 635-2373, or Jerry 452-5304 or The Inspector, 
Tim 1-800-487-0535 or 247-9162.  

Please ask the agency at what part of electrical installation will they need to inspect, and how many inspections are required.

The perimeter enclosure (fence) around your pool must be complete before you fill your pool with water.  Temporary construction fencing is not allowed when water is in the pool.

Once your pool and fencing is completed, and the electric has been certified safe, please call us to perform a final inspection so that we may issue a certificate of compliance to allow you to use your pool.

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy a safe swimming season.

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