A question no one can seem to answer for me...

[maybegettingapool?]

Hey guys. Looking to get set up with a pool contractor and have run into what might be a bit of a snag...

My well is located 37 feet from the back wall of my house. There is more than enough room for us to put a pool in here and have it extend parallel to my house and not cause any issues (other than having to move the water line-no sweat). However, I have searched and searched to find the setback requirements from a well to a pool, and for my county (Roanoke County, VA), I cannot find them! It has actually been fairly difficult to find any information on setbacks to wells for almost any jurisdiction. Would someone be able to send me a link if they find the info or point me in the right direction. This could be a dealbreaker for us....

Thanks!

 

[tim5055]

I've seen setbacks for wells from property lines and I've seen setbacks for wells from septic systems. I've never seen a setback from a swimming pool.

If the AHJ who will issue the permit can not find a setback, maybe there is none?

 

[JamesW]

Building Safety | Roanoke County, VA - Official Website

The Office of Building Safety enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code within Roanoke County.

www.roanokecountyva.gov

Email them. It's their job to be able to answer your questions.

 

[Randrx2]

^^^^^ What JamesW said!

Or call them, or go to the county office and talk with them.

Most of the time when I have had to talk with an inspector or plans reviewer BEFORE an issue came up, they have been very helpful.

 

[maybegettingapool?]

Building Safety | Roanoke County, VA - Official Website

The Office of Building Safety enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code within Roanoke County.

www.roanokecountyva.gov

Email them. It's their job to be able to answer your questions.

Thanks! I have looked here and called the number for the health department and left a message. We will see if they call me back. Most pool contractors have said that most of the time the wells are in the front yard so there's never an issue. We will see.

 

[jrogers4649]

I have no idea in VA. But here in Massachusetts the pool builder told me it's 10'. I know that's how far it was for my shed.

 

[Randrx2]

I did not want accent tile. My builder said it was required, so we did accent tile. I am so glad we have them. I wish we had more on the bottom 2 steps. I have miss-stepped going up the stairs a couple times!