Pools
Pools may be filled by hose bibb with an approved vacuum breaker installed or by an
automated system. If a pool is filled by a system connected to the potable water supply, the line must
have an approved high hazard backflow device installed. **The backflow device must be tested by a certified tester
prior to final inspection. Completed BFD test forms must be left ATTACHED TO THE DEVICE IN A PLASTIC BAG so the inspector may examine them. It is no longer necessary to fax these forms to the District or to the inspector.
If the pool heater is supplied by natural gas or propane, a licensed plumber is required
to make this installation. If the heater is supplied by propane, the installation must also have the railroad
commission installer's license number and the date of installation on a permanent tag. If this work is to be performed by someone other than your company, that company must pull a separate permit, and you should inform the homeowner of this requirement.
Schedule all inspections with: Tommy Patterson's Quality Inspections (512) 259-1331.
Final inspection certifies that the pool installation is not connected to the water supply,
or that the backflow device is installed.
You should also be aware of any other plumbing work going on around you. If you cover up any gas lines or plumbing lines before they have been inspected, you could be required to dig up completed work. Coordinate with other contractor's onsite.
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Pool Permit requires:
- Letter, on company letterhead, as to how pool will be filled.
- Backflow test if required
- Gas inspection if required (additional $50 fee)
- One final inspection
Permit fee $50.00
2 inspections @ $50.00 each
Total $150.00 (Does not include backflow test report.)
No other plumbing may be done on the property unless a separate permit is obtained, and in no case will extraneous plumbing (such as adding an outdoor sink or shower) be done by anyone other than a licensed plumber.
Pool permits will be issued for 6 months. If your project has not passed final inspection by then, you must pull an additional permit. If the home is occupied before the pool has passed final inspection, YOUR COMPANY MUST SCHEDULE ANY FURTHER REQUIRED INSPECTIONS WITH THE HOMEOWNER, OBTAIN PERMISSION, AND HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT ONSITE WHILE THE INSPECTION IS CONDUCTED.
[UPDATED: JANUARY 30, 2009]