- Jul 2, 2017
- 465
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Ah man! I thought I had a fix for youoh well I tried
Kim
Thanks Kim! Keep the ideas flowing.
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- Thread starter Gorilla83
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Thanks Kim! Keep the ideas flowing.
There are semi pervious pavers out there which may give you a bit more coverage if your Township allows. Pretty much anything except dirt and sand will count.
- Jul 2, 2017
- 465
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I did come across those as well, although I haven't asked them yet and it's not specifically listed in any of their documentation. Although since they count gravel as impervious (not sure why) I doubt they will permit much else besides dirt, haha.
Keep in mind my township also requires a solar cover for any heated pool to pass inspection, ugh.
- Jul 2, 2017
- 465
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Not related to the ground coverage limits, but just another example of our township's requirements. Has to do with energy preservation and reducing overnight losses, etc. If you heat over 90 degrees F (Spa, etc) the cover has to maintain a specific R value - I think R13? I've heard some counties in NJ require this as well. Also the engineering drawings/plans are quite extensive - they require a new survey, as designed and as-built plans signed, sealed, and delivered. They also require the building envelope is staked out before construction and remains that way until final approval is granted.
Our township has a similar rule about impervious surface. I was limited to 1,000 sq/ft during my pool construction without having to deal with a storm water management plan.
Interesting note was that the 1,000 sq/ft limit was per project. I was told nothing limited me to coming back the week after the final pool inspection and adding more patio above and beyond the 1,000 sq/ft limit.
My pool/patio came in at 980 sq/ft last year, then this year I added a walkway and expanded my driveway for an additional 800 sq/ft. Both projects were permitted.
My township seems to only care about 2 things. Total impervious on a property (of which I have very little) compared to property size, and amount of ground disturbed and impervious surface installed per project.
So you may have the option of maxing out your impervious for the initial pool construction project and then adding more in a "phase 2" once the pool inspections are complete.
RC
Interesting note was that the 1,000 sq/ft limit was per project. I was told nothing limited me to coming back the week after the final pool inspection and adding more patio above and beyond the 1,000 sq/ft limit.
My pool/patio came in at 980 sq/ft last year, then this year I added a walkway and expanded my driveway for an additional 800 sq/ft. Both projects were permitted.
My township seems to only care about 2 things. Total impervious on a property (of which I have very little) compared to property size, and amount of ground disturbed and impervious surface installed per project.
So you may have the option of maxing out your impervious for the initial pool construction project and then adding more in a "phase 2" once the pool inspections are complete.
RC
- Jul 2, 2017
- 465
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
RC - Interesting. What township are you in? We're in Concord. It seems as though ours is cumulative, because they were counting my shed (permitted 2012) towards our total allowance. I will ask what they would do in future projects though, especially since we'd really like to cover under the deck with the same stamped concrete as around the pool for a cohesive look. I'd only really need another 250 square or so. No way I'm getting into extensive testing and basins (10-15K costs or so for us) to just do that.
Ours is cumulative as well since 2011 or 2014 (can't remember). Total cost for testing and system construction is $6K. This will get me another ~900 sq ft. The pit will be 54x10 and 4 feet deep.