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Pool & Fencing
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Now that the house has passed final, I get to work the 1001 other tasks. One of those primary tasks is the installation of our in ground pool. We brought an in ground kit with us. I went to HC Building Dpt to start the permit process. All I got was the standard permit handout and a bit of guidance on the drawings I would need. What I really need is a good reference. Want to check pool setbacks in relation to the house, but more importantly, I need to know the fencing requirements. Anyone know a good online reference? Cat/Cat any hints or suggestions?

David

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David, I found these in the County code...

From the county code:
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/County...apters.pdf

in the section: Section 5-1.0.133. Adding chapter 63.
Chapter 63 is added to read as follows:
Chapter 63. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS.

is this:

"Section 6309. Fences and Other Protective Devices. Every person in possession of land, either as
owner, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming, dipping or wading pool which
contains water 18 inches or more in depth at any point shall erect and maintain thereon a fence, wall or
other enclosure completely surrounding such pool or the property on which the pool is situated, sufficient
to make the pool inaccessible to small children; provided that a dwelling or other building which may
serve as a barrier, may be used as a part of such enclosure. Such fence, wall or other enclosure, including
gates, shall be at least 4-½ feet high (4 feet for residential swimming pools) and with openings that does
not allow passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere.
All gates or doors must be self-closing and equipped with a self-latching device capable of keeping
such gate or door securely closed, with latches placed at least 4 feet above ground or otherwise made
inaccessible from the outside to small children; provided that the door of any dwelling forming any part
of the enclosures hereinabove required need not be so equipped.
EXCEPTION: The provisions of this section shall not apply to any swimming, dipping, or wading
pool on the premises of a hotel as defined in the Zoning Code.*"

Do not know if this applies to residential.... but it reads like it does.... also found:


"Section 25-4-46. Projection of pools.
A pool constructed at-grade may extend any distance into a required yard or open space.
(1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-4

Section 25-4-43. Fences and accessory structures.
(a) A perimeter boundary fence, wall or similar feature, six feet or less in height shall not be considered a
structure and shall be permitted without any front, side or rear yard requirements. In addition, a fence
which is constructed of strand material, such as barbed wire, hog wire, or chain link, which allows
“see-through” visibility is permitted to a height of eight feet without any front, side, or rear yard
requirements.
(b) No fence, wall, architectural feature, or other obstruction shall be placed or be without gates or openings
so as to prohibit complete access around any main building at all times.
© Any accessory structure, including any fence, or wall over six feet in height, architectural feature or water
tank, which is not connected to a building, may not extend into any required front, side or rear yard, but
may be located next to any building without any open space requirement.
(1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-4-43"

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Thanks, Carey! Sounds about right! A fence around your pool may help with your insurance rates, David. As well as keeping the wind from blowing dust and such into your pool.

These fences aren't required for water catchment tanks, I'd guess since most of them are covered and don't have stairs or ladders into them.

So, does this mean there is an upcoming pool party?

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quote:
... swimming, dipping or wading pool which
contains water 18 inches or more in depth at any point shall erect and maintain thereon a fence, wall or
other enclosure completely surrounding such pool



There is no setback requirement from the house just as catchment tanks have no house setback requirement. As a safety note, you may want to observe at least the 5' setback from your cesspool, same as a catchment tank. (or at least uphill from the cesspool![Big Grin])

A note after speaking with Nani regarding a pond that had water in it 18"+ deep after a heavy rain - the Bldg Dept is already enforcing this reg on ponds as it applies to swimming pools, etc.

It was applied to a project in Hi Acres that had 2 natural ponds that had been there for 25+ years when the owner remodeled last year. Nani also said that they have been applying it to ponds in Kapoho, as well as other places.

What we were able to do on the Hi Acres project to eliminate the fencing and/or self closing gate was to take pictures at 3 day intervals showing the depth of the pond on dry days versus rain days. The client also keep records of the rainfall for that day to present with picture of tape measure in pond showing various depths.

(this all started when the inspector came out for the final insp with the previous day having +12" of rain so of course the ponds were clear full and actually overrunning the outlet.)

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Ask and you receive... Thanks guys, that's what I needed.

Puwaweb pool party????? One never knows what the future may hold Smile

David




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