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By-law Guide for Pickering Residents
INSTALLING A SWIMMING POOL
Overview
Swimming pools are regulated
under the City’s Fence By-law 6943/09, which outlines provisions
for pool enclosure requirements. A permit must be obtained to
construct a swimming pool enclosure. There may also be
requirements for a refundable damage deposit, additional agency
approvals, such as Toronto Region Conservation Authority if the
installation is to take place in a TRCA screening area, and
permission to access the property from neighbouring property
owners. Above ground pools are subject to setback requirements
under the City’s zoning by-laws.
The Fence By-law also contains
provisions requiring swimming pool enclosures to be secured when
a responsible person is not present to supervise use of the
swimming pool.
What you should know…
Please be prepared and have the
following information completed when you come in to apply for a
pool enclosure permit:
- Fencing details as per the
attached sketch and the attached City of Pickering Fence
Bylaw 6943/09;
- Sketch showing the proposed
pool location, enclosure location, gate location and exits
from the dwelling into the enclosure area. See attached
pages for additional details required;
- If construction of the pool
will affect your neighbour’s property, such as damaging sod
with heavy equipment, removal of existing fencing between
the two properties, etc, you will be required to provide the
City with a signed permission letter from your neighbour
prior to construction and a signed acceptance letter once
all the work is completed. A sample letter is attached for
your reference;
- Be aware that your permit
approval may be delayed should additional approvals from
other agencies be required (TRCA, CLOCA, Region of Durham,
Hydro One, etc). A copy of their approval or permit is
required to be provided to the City before your enclosure
permit can be approved;
- If replacing your existing
enclosure, a permit is required;
- A minimum $500 refundable
damage deposit will be required when you come in to apply
for a Pool Enclosure Permit. (Additional cost if access is
from park, open space, etc.).
Please use the following guide to
assist you in compiling the information and drawings required to
obtain a Pool Enclosure Permit.
Important Construction
Requirements
Three sides of the enclosure are
to be installed prior to excavation for an inground pool. The
fourth side is then to be fenced off with a temporary fence for
the duration of construction.
- No material is to be stored
on the travelled portion of the road;
- Sidewalk must be kept clear
and accessible at all times;
- Road to be cleaned at the
end of each working day prior to leaving the site;
- No construction machinery
may be operated before 7:00 am or after 7:00 pm, or at any
time on Sunday (City By-Law 6834/08).
Call Before You Dig
The following utilities provide
free locate services, and must be contacted prior to commencing
any excavation, regardless of whether or not it is believed the
service may be affected. Failure to do so can have serious
consequences if services are disrupted. If any underground
service is disturbed during the work, the utility must be
contacted immediately.
| Bell
Canada & Enbridge Gas |
1.800.400.2255 |
| Veridian
Connections (Hydro) |
905.427.9870 ext 4306 |
| Langley
Utilities Contracting Ltd (Street Lights & Walkway
Lighting)
|
1.800.836.6665 ext. 105 |
| Region
of Durham (Sewer and Water) |
905.683.1471
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| Rogers
Cable |
1.800.738.7893 |
Inspection Checklist
Please call for an inspection at
905.420.4617 ext. 2157 prior to filling pool when fence and
restoration is complete.
- Inground pools should be 1.0
m from the waterline of the pool to the fence;
- Fence height minimum 1.2 m,
maximum 2.0 m;
- Chain link must have a
tension wire at the bottom or a proper horizontal cross pipe
to ensure bottom of fence cannot be lifted;
- Chain link mesh should be 38
mm mesh unless using an existing public fence as part of the
enclosure;
- Gaps between boards and
bottom of fence should be no more than 100 mm;
- Gates should be self-closing
and latching and locked when area not supervised;
- Horizontal supports on a
wooden fence must be a minimum of 1.2 m apart or should be
covered by boards no more than 38 mm apart on the exterior
side to prevent climbing.
Above Ground Pools
- Above ground pools should be
setback 1.0 m from property lines, as they are considered an
accessory structure;
- Above ground pools with
exterior walls 1.2 m high or more, with no buttresses or
side supports may be considered part of the enclosure. In
this case, the access area may be fenced off on its own or a
removable ladder may be used. No pumps, landscaping
features, etc. may be adjacent to aid in climbing;
- Above ground inflatable
pools may be secured with the appropriate tie-down cover
supplied by the manufacturer provided it is in place
whenever not in use and all clips/snaps are in place to
ensure no unauthorized access.
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