building code requirements for pool?

Question

ok i'm going to buy this pool:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4634030

i don't understand why i hav to talk to my building inspector to set up this pool in my backyard!....do the metal bars go underground or something?

Answer 1

Most places require you to get a pemit for pools because of the danger they pose. Several factors he will look at are:
Is the pool itself up to code: i.e. is the filter pump isolated so as not to present a shock hazard to people in and around the pool.
Is the pool lighting up to code:
Is the barrier i.e. fencing or walls around the pool high enough and strong enough to prevent unauthorized people from entering the pool area. Like the first person illustrated about the little girl drowning in the pool.
Can the gates be locked and strong enough?
All these things the building inspector is going to be asking and wanting to see plans of to make sure they meet all codes.
The codes are for your portection as well as others.
Once the pool is finished the building inspector will inspect the work to make sure the contractor installing the pool has followed the plans he approved which further protects you from shoddy work.
Keep this in mind if your pool conforms to all codes and is approved by the building inspector and the job is finished, if a kid climbs the fence and drowns you are protected to a large degree against law suites over it.
But if not and a kid climbs the fence and gets drowned then not only are you going to have to live it, you are also going to be facing a lot of legal troubles as well which can range anywhere from law suits to criminal charges being filed against you.

Answer 2

Remember that the building inspector is there to protect YOU as well as others (especially small children) in your neighborhood.

Besides potential law suites, he/she will protect you from inferior products, installations and law suites.

I knew of one local guy that bypassed this on the sly, and found a dead six year old neighbor child in his pool at 7AM. Not only did the law suite go on forever, but how could he possibly live with himself afterward (I don't think he ever did).

Answer 3

it is a structure that could get damaged if installed incorectly and someone could die as a result. if you have anyone you love in that pool even if only yoursef you should fork out the cash to feel secure about it.

the ground may not be stable or may have pipes under it that need emergency access. for the sake of two feet to the left they could destroy your pool to get at those pipes.