Hello Everyone:
I have a home in Boston, MA with a very small backyard. I am in the process of getting information from the building inspector about the city's rules and regulations governing pool installation on residential property. I am also trying to find the dimensions pertaining to my property, such as how far is my home from the street and adjoining properties. Getting this information is complicated because I never owned property, I live in New York City, and the Boston Inspector Office does not give information over the phone. I need help with asking the inspector the right questions about installing the pool in my backyard.
Currently, I am thinking about installing an oval in-ground pool that will be 52" deep. I am discouraged about installing an above ground pool because the walls are permanent and can be damaged over time. I am afraid about a bolt of lightening hitting and weakening the above ground pool wall and tons of water gushing out and causing damage to the adjoining properties and my basement as well. Although I am an avid swimmer, I need a shallow pool because my Boston home is my secondary residence. I also need a pool that is "non-swimmer" friendly. I am envisioning having holiday cook-outs with relatives and friends who are non-swimmers.
I would love hearing feedback from the pool community. Thank you for reading my introduction.
I have a home in Boston, MA with a very small backyard. I am in the process of getting information from the building inspector about the city's rules and regulations governing pool installation on residential property. I am also trying to find the dimensions pertaining to my property, such as how far is my home from the street and adjoining properties. Getting this information is complicated because I never owned property, I live in New York City, and the Boston Inspector Office does not give information over the phone. I need help with asking the inspector the right questions about installing the pool in my backyard.
Currently, I am thinking about installing an oval in-ground pool that will be 52" deep. I am discouraged about installing an above ground pool because the walls are permanent and can be damaged over time. I am afraid about a bolt of lightening hitting and weakening the above ground pool wall and tons of water gushing out and causing damage to the adjoining properties and my basement as well. Although I am an avid swimmer, I need a shallow pool because my Boston home is my secondary residence. I also need a pool that is "non-swimmer" friendly. I am envisioning having holiday cook-outs with relatives and friends who are non-swimmers.
I would love hearing feedback from the pool community. Thank you for reading my introduction.
