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Towamensing
Township
Residential
Building Inspection Requirements
1. It shall be
the PERMIT APPLICANT’S
RESPONSIBILITY to call and
Arrange the
following mandatory inspections
2. Call:
610-681-6160 to arrange for
inspections.
3. A MINIMUM
of 48
HOURS advance notice must be
given.
4. When calling
for inspections please have the
following information
available: Type
of inspection * Street Address *
Permit number
5.
NO INSPECTIONS WILL BE PERFORMED
unless the permit is posted
on
the jobsite.
INSPECTIONS:
1. FOOTINGS –
Inspection will be performed
BEFORE the concrete is
poured. If required, all
rebar must be
set. Any required erosion
control must be installed.
2. FOUNDATIONS –
Inspection will be performed
BEFORE backfill, all damp
proofing
measures must be
completed.
3. ROUGH
ELECTRICAL-
must be completed before or
during the rough building
inspections.
Electrical boxes
shall be installed with wiring
cut into boxes and splices made.
4. ROUGH
PLUMBING, ROUGH FRAMING, HVAC,
FIRE STOPPING,FIRE CAULKING.
a) All
structural framing shall be
completed.
b)
Electrical shall be installed
with wires cut into boxes and
splices made.
c)
HVAC supply & returns must be
roughed in.
d)
All sanitary, vent, and supply
plumbing shall be roughed in.
e)
Vertical penetrations must be
caulked with approved caulking,
(leave one used tube of caulk on
site for the
inspection)
5. INSULATION
– Before wall covering,
Thermal value stickers to remain
on all glazing.
6. WALLBOARD
INSPECTION – Prior to
taping, mud and paint.
7. FINAL
ELECTRIC – The final
electrical shall be performed
prior to or at the time of the
final building inspection.
8. FINAL
BUILDING INSPECTION – Final
inspection shall be performed
after all permitted work
is completed
and prior to
occupancy. All systems must
be operational at the time of
final inspection.
RE-INSPECTION
FEE: $50.00
RE-INSPECTION
FEE TO BE PAID PRIOR TO
INSPECTION
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Towamensing
Township Code Compliance
Department
Phone/Fax
610-681-6160
jake@buyers1stinspection.com
Swimming Pool
Permit Submittal Guide
Single Family
Homes
Code Reference :
2003
International Residential Code
Appendix G & Chapter 41.
"Swimming Pool"
definition
Any structure
intended for swimming or
recreational bathing that
contains water over 24
inches deep.
This includes in-ground,
aboveground and on-ground
swimming pools, hot
tubs and spas.
I. Permit
Application Process
When completing
permit application please
indicate:
Check
application permit boxes that
apply such as,
Swimming pool,
In-ground or Above-ground,
mechanical and electrical
Indicate square
footage of wood decking
surrounding above- ground pool
Dollar value of
labor and material
Permit applicant
must sign permit application
Submit the
permit fee:
$275.00
for
in- ground pool or
$200.00
for
above- ground
pool. $2
Educational fee as mandated by
the UCC is included in this fee.
Submit 3 copys
of in-ground swimming pool plans
and specifications indicating
the
following: pool
dimensions, wall slopes, floor
slopes, surface cleaning
devices, walkways,
steps and
ladders, diving / sliding
boards, water supply, water
treatment, drainage system
and accessory
building(s). Accessory buildings
include showers, dressing rooms,
and
equipment in
buildings for plumbing and pool
heaters. Include energy
conservation items
such as a pool
cover for heated pools, system
controls and pipe insulation.
Submit 3 copys
of manufacturer's information
sheets and/or manufacturer’s
installation
instructions for
any prefabricated pool
assemblies and pool equipment
(above-ground pool
assemblies,
pumps, filters, heaters,
above-ground pool ladders).
Submit 3 site
plans, which must show pool and
deck dimensions including
distance from
edge of water
surface to property lines. Also,
show location of all existing
buildings and
proposed
buildings (include sheds,
detached garages and accessory
buildings),
driveways,
sidewalks, gas tanks, and
overhead electric and
communication cables. In
addition, the
lot area (the area contained
within the entire property) and
the lot coverage
(the total area
covered by all buildings, pools,
driveways, and side walks) must
be
provided in
square feet.
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Submit details
for required barriers / fencing
and pedestrian access gate
latching.
Submit
structural framing plan of deck
for Township review and
approval. Plans must
accurately show
structural framing that include
footings, beam, post and joist
layout,
guardrails,
stairways and handrails.
II. Conditions
to Consider That Affect
Installation
Barriers
(fences) for swimming pools
shall be at least 48 inches
above the finished grade.
Maximum vertical
distance between grade and the
bottom of the barrier shall be 2
inches
Openings in the
barrier shall not allow the
passage of a 4 inch diameter
sphere. Special
requirements
apply to chain-link fence,
masonry walls and diagonal
lattice.
Access gates
shall swing out, and be self
-closing and self -latching.
Release mechanism
shall be at
least 54 inches above bottom of
the gate. Special requirements
apply when the
release
mechanism is less than 54
inches.
Township
suggests temporary fencing 36
inches in height, which is to be
installed when
pool excavation
begins in order to prevent
unauthorized entry and
accidents.
If the house is
part of the barrier/fencing, the
door(s) opening in to the pool
area must be
equipped with an
approved U.L. listed alarm.
Electrical work
shall be installed in accordance
with the 2003 International
Residential
Code Chapter 41,
Swimming Pools . Contact the
Township Code Official for
electrical code
requirements
such as:
·
Overhead wires and cable
clearances
·
Underground wiring and/or
conduit
·
Bonding of pool and wire mesh
and/or rebar in concrete deck
·
Wiring methods and insulated
ground wire requirements
·
Receptacle locations
·
Light fixtures, switch locations
and landscape lighting
·
Ground fault circuit interrupter
protection for receptacles and
equipment
·
Disconnect locations
I I I .I ns p e
c ti o n R e q u i rements:
Pools
shall not be used until the
Towamensing Township Code
Official approves the
Final Electrical
and Final Pool Inspections. The
Township will issue a
Certificate of Use
and Occupancy
upon approval of all
inspections.
Shotcrete (In
-Ground Pools) require the
following inspections:
1. Pool
reinforcing and pool plumbing
prior to placement of Shot Crete
(All rebar and
wire mesh must be properly
supported).
2. Bonding
requirements for pool equipment,
light fixtures, metal
accessories and
concrete deck
rebar and wire mesh.
3. Underground
conduit and wiring prior to
backfill.
4. Underground
gas piping testing if
applicable.
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5. Final
electrical ground-fault
protected receptacle(s), light
fixture(s), landscape
lighting,pool
pump motor, bonding of metal
fencing and equipment and energy
requirements.
6. Final
Pool–fencing and/or barrier,
door alarms, access gate
hardware operation
and pool cover
Metal Liner
Panel (In -Ground) Pools require
the following inspections:
1. Pool footings
and pool plumbing prior to
placement of concrete
(All rebar, wire
mesh and steps must be properly
supported).
2. Bonding of
all metal parts within 5 feet of
the inside walls of the pool
including but
not limited to
rebar, light fixtures, ladders,
handrails, pump motors, filters,
heaters
and metal
fencing.
3. Underground
conduit and wiring prior to
backfill.
4. Underground
gas piping testing if applicable
(Design Installation Testing
Certification
Form must be submitted).
5. Final
electrical –ground fault
protected receptacle(s), pool
pump motor, filter,
heaters, light
fixture(s), landscape lighting
and bonding of metal fencing and
equipment,
energy requirements.
6. Final Pool
–fencing and/or barriers, listed
step assemblies (removable or
fold-up
locking type),
access gate hardware operation,
and pool covers.
Above-Ground
Pools require the following
inspections:
1. Bonding of
all metal parts within 5 feet of
the inside walls of the pool
including but
not limited to
rebar, light fixtures, ladders,
handrails, pump motors, filters,
heaters
and metal
fencing.
2. Underground
conduit and wiring prior to
backfill.
3. Underground
gas piping testing if
applicable.
4. Deck post
footings if applicable.
5. Framing of
pool decking, stairs, handrails
and guardrails if applicable.
6. Final
electrical –ground fault
protected receptacle(s), pool
pump motor, filter,
heaters,
landscape lighting and light
fixture(s).
7. Final Pool
–installation performed in
accordance with the pool
manufacturer’s
installation
instructions, fencing or
barriers, listed step assemblies
(removable or
fold up locking
type) and fencing / gate
hardware operation.
8.
Screening requirements as
required by Zoning.
Revised 4/12/06
Towamensing
Township Inspection Requirements
For
DECK INSPECTIONS
1. It shall be
the PERMIT APPLICANT’S
RESPONSIBILITY to call and
arrange the
following mandatory inspections
2. Call:
610-681-6160 to arrange for
inspections.
3. A MINIMUM
of 48
HOURS advance notice must be
given.
4. When calling
for inspections please have the
following information
available: Type
of inspection * Street Address *
Permit number
5.
NO INSPECTIONS WILL BE PERFORMED
unless the permit is posted
on
the jobsite.
INSPECTION #1
A)
All
footing holes to be dug to
proper depth with forms
installed.
INSPECTION # 2
A) Ledger
attached with proper flashing
installed
B) ALL
framing complete
NO DECK BOARDS INSTALLED.
INSPECTION #3
A) Final
inspection deck complete with
all required railings installed.
RE-INSPECTION
FEE: $50.00
RE-INSPECTION
FEE TO BE PAID PRIOR TO
INSPECTION
Towamensing
Township Inspection Requirements
For
ABOVE-GROUND
POOLS,
SPAS AND HOT
TUBS
1. It shall be
the PERMIT APPLICANT’S
RESPONSIBILITY to call and
Arrange the
following mandatory inspections
2. Call:
610-681-6160 to arrange for
inspections.
3. A MINIMUM
of 48
HOURS advance notice must be
given.
4. When calling
for inspections please have the
following information
available: Type
of inspection * Street Address *
Permit number
5.
NO INSPECTIONS WILL BE PERFORMED
unless the permit is posted
on
the jobsite.
INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS (ABOVE-GROUND POOLS
ONLY)
1.
All electrical underground work
shall be exposed for inspection
2. All
electrical work completed,
properly mounted and functional
as per NFPA 70, Article 680.
3. Filtration
equipment to be installed
4. All
Lighting fixtures and
accessories shall be installed
and functional.
5.
Receptacle covers are
required.
6. PRIOR to
arranging final “building”
inspection ALL ELECTRICAL work
is to be inspected and approved.
7. All pool
safety equipment shall be
installed and operational as per
appendix “G”.
ALL BARRIERS
SHALL BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO FINAL
BUILDING INSPECTION
For any reason
the project will not be
completed
It shall be the
owner’s responsibility to
install and maintain an adequate
safety barrier around the pool
RE-INSPECTION
FEE: $50.00
RE-INSPECTION
FEE TO BE PAID PRIOR TO
INSPECTION
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