![]() In some cases, if the pool is elevated above a certain criteria, then the BFE, or base flood elevation will need to be factored into the planning process. ![]() Some in-ground swimming pools require that a structural engineer certify the pool is not capable of creating “wave deflection,” which means that even a partially elevated portion of the pool like an elevated spa or raised water feature wall won’t deflect a storm surge and protect your house while damaging others. Permitting requirements can also fluctuate depending on whether the pool is an elevated or in-ground pool. Our team knows what is required for each municipality when it comes to gathering and submitting all appropriate documents and construction drawings for all pool installations – whether in a flood zone or not.Įach municipality has its own regulations and criteria for the permitting process depending on the flood zone. What about getting the pool building permit?Īqua Blue Pools’ staff is highly capable of obtaining building permits for pools being installed within a flood zone. ![]() The needs and requirements for each individual property will differ and will be taken into consideration by your pool contractor. Deep piles may be required depending on the ground strength, even for some in ground pools, depending on the quality of the soil. In other cases, either timber or helical piles are required. What goes into designing and building pools on properties that are in a flood zone?Įach site is different but consider this as an example: When designing and building a pool in a V-Zone, (which stands for “velocity zone,”) structural engineers are required to be part of the front-end design process and in some cases soil engineers, who run tests on the soil to determine the strength, or “bearing capacity” of the soil. Typically it will involve getting an elevation certificate and/or property survey for the site location of pool installation… done by an authorized, qualified professional. If you don’t already know your property’s flood zone, the pool design experts at Aqua Blue Pools can provide you with guidance as to what the first step(s) should be in getting this figured out. How do you go about determining what type of flood zone(s) your property is situated in? It may seem like a simple question – but there are several things you need to consider what permit you need, what flood zone your property is classified in, the design, and base flood elevation. Whether Zone AE or Zones V, VE, etc., your FEMA status is not something to disregard when planning a pool and speaking to your pool contractor. Many of Aqua Blue Pools’ most attractive and luxurious residential pools have been built on properties in various flood zones. If you live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina it’s possible that you are in a flood zone.
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