Pool Requirements
Pools are permitted in the rear and side yard of a lot. Pools are not permitted in the front yard. The setback for pools and all associated equipment (i.e., filters and decking) is ten feet. If a lot is less than eighty in width, the pool can be setback five feet from the property lines.
Above-ground pools that are four feet or more in height do not require a fence if access to the pool can be secured when the pool is not in use. In-ground pools require a fence at least four feet in height, with chain link fences to have not more than a 1 1/4-inch opening. The permit for an in-ground pool requires submittal of a grading plan prepared by a licensed engineer in addition to the usual permit forms.
General pool requirements
- No pool shall be constructed or installed with ten feet of any property line
- If a lot is less than eighty in width, the pool can be setback five feet from the side property lines. After a permit is obtained, it is the homeowner's responsibility to call for inspections after construction
- No pool shall be installed within thirty feet of any street line or closer to the street than the existing building setback line, whichever is greater
- All pools less than four feet in height require a fence
- All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed 4 feet (1219 mm) above the underlying ground and otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to small children. Fences shall be 4 feet in height
- Owner shall indicate the location of the pool on a plot plan
- Pool cannot be located on an easement without written permission of the easement holder
- Pool cannot be located in a swale
- Location of pool cannot restrict the natural flow of existing drainage
- Pools four feet above the ground do not require a fence provided that all steps, ladders or other means of access to the pool are removed from the pool when not in use
- All pools are required to have an electrical permit
- Pool accessory structures shall be located 10 to 20 foot from property line
Filter Locations
- Cannot be located in a swale or any drainage area
- Filters shall be located to the rear of the property or 10' to 20' from the side property lines
- Survey grading plan for township Engineering Department approval
- Drawing to be signed and sealed by a New Jersey engineer
- Provide grading one foot contour lines
- Provide location of pool, filter, concrete walks, fence and existing house
- Survey grading plan for township Zoning Officer approval for location of pool, filter, concrete walks, fence and existing house
Provided by Division of Construction Inspection
- Construction application
- Building Subcode application
- Electric Subcode application
- Plumbing Subcode application, if applicable
- Swimming Pool application
- Township code on zoning requirements
- Summary of PURD, if applicable
- List of general pool requirements
- International Residential Code 2000 New Jersey Edition
- National Electric Code 2002 requirements
- Gas piping requirements
- Door alarm safety requested
Homeowner/Contractor to Provide
- Completed Construction and Subcode applications
- Two copies of a survey drawing with:
- Provide signed and sealed engineer drawing
- Provide grading one foot contour lines
- Provide location of pool, filter, concrete walks, fence and existing house
- Pool and filter specifications
- A sign off by the Township engineer
- A sign off by the Zoning Department
- PURD letter from Association, if applicable
- Two sets of pool drawings:
- Provide New Jersey signed and sealed Architect or Engineer drawing
- Provide specification on filter, pump, and enclosure
- Boiler and gas piping specifications, if applicable
- Copy of a contract, or written statement to verify the cost
View a more detailed information on the East Brunswick Pool Code here.