Swimming Pool Specifications
Size
Shape
Material
Color
Depth
·
3 5
·
No deep end
·
No diving board
Decks
Size
o 2
½ - 3 times square footage of pool
·
6000 7200 square feet
·
Sides (Edge of pool deck)
o Cantiliver
Edge (formed concrete)
·
Allows better traction than brick coping
·
Must be formed properly to minimize future
repairs
·
Multi Coat Krete Kote or Cool Deck
o Light
color
·
Keeps the surface temperature up to 15 degrees
cooler
·
Needs to be installed with original decking
·
Needed for comfort and safety
·
Hot cement decks promote running and horseplay
Kiddie Pool
·
Separate pool needed for sanitation reasons
o High
circulation rate
§
Water turns over 12 times per day
·
Compared to 4 times per day (regular pool)
·
18 - 20
circular
o Graduated
depth
§
9 15
·
3 fence required around perimeter
o Self
latching gates
·
Chemical Controller
o Separate
system
§
Allows chlorine levels to be run higher
·
Fill from main pool
o Balanced
water available to refill pool as needed
Bathrooms
·
Approximately 200 square feet each
o Possibly
open ceiling
§
Would not need air conditioning
o Showers
required
§
Outdoor shower could suffice
·
Size of the bathrooms could be reduced
·
Covered Pergola
o Shaded
area from bath house
§ 500 square feet
Chemical Storage Room
·
Small, vented room for chemicals
o Square
footage 60+ square feet
Pool
Equipment Room
·
Filters, pumps, controllers, and storage
o Needs
to be below water level of pool
§
240+ Square feet
§
Will need a winter heat source
·
Space heater is often sufficient
Fencing
·
4 requirement (perimeter of decks)
o Aluminum,
powder coated
·
Minimal long term maintenance costs
·
Self latching gates required
·
Recommended contractor
o Hall
Fence Company
Chemical Systems
·
Computer Analysis and Injection System
o Equipment
leased
§
Equipment servicing available - 7 days per week
§
Controller cost (rental)
·
Approximately
$ 1250 / year per unit
o Recommended
contractor
§
Coastal
Chemicals
·
Liquid Chlorine
o Fresh,
clean water no chlorine smell
§
No calcium residue from chlorine
o Stored
in 300 and 50 gallon drums
·
Pool Acid
o 45
gallon drums
·
Delivered on a regular basis
o Every
two four weeks
Pumps
·
2 pump
system (e.g. 2 - 5 horse power)
o
§
Main drain
§
Skimmers
Vacuum System
·
Built in for heavy cleaning
o 4
outlets
§
One per side for easy access
·
Robot
o Aquamax
Pool Robot
§
Runs all night
§
Can be set on a timer
·
Must be removed in morning
§
Waterproof box
·
GFI receptacles near pool deck
o GFI
breakers required
Lights
·
Pool lights
o 500
watt underwater
§
GFI breakers required
·
Deck Lights
o Low
level lighting
·
Area lights
o Night time security
Sound System
·
Pre-wired for sound system
·
Out door speakers
o XM
Radio
§
Commercial subscription
·
$ 30 / month (seasonal)
Pool Equipment
·
Safety equipment as required by law
o Ring
buoy
o Shepherds
Crook
o Telephone
·
Chairs
o 25
lounges and 25 dining
·
Umbrellas
o 12
- Contractor grade - 7 ½ fabric
o 12
- 70 pound free standing units
·
Tables
o 12
small tables 18
o 4
4 tables
Season
·
Memorial Day to Labor Day
o May
and September (optional)
§
Weekends
§ Full time
Off Season
·
Operate pool year round
o Minimal
chemical requirements in off season
o Pumps
designed to run 24/7/365
o Postpones
need to paint pool
o No
spring clean up
Legalities
·
Liability
o Minimized
through quality construction
o Regular
maintenance
o Proper
signage
·
Moore County Health Department
o Permits
to open
§
Meet minimum standards
·
Pool
·
Circulation system
·
Decks
·
Gates
·
Fences
·
Telephone (within 75)
§
Water quality
Maintenance
·
Certified Pool Operator
·
Required to check pool, water, pumps daily
o Daily
maintenance
·
Water
·
Pumps
·
Decks
·
Bath Rooms
Recommended Pool
Contractor
·
·
Chemical controllers
o $
1250 per year per pool
·
Chemical Cost
o Varies
with usage
§
Estimated $ 3000 $ 3500 per year
·
Pool Service Company
o CPO
(certified pool operator) required by law to inspect pool daily
§
Costs
·
Estimated $ 40 - 50 per day
·
Painting
o A
well maintained pool will have to be painted every 4 5 years
§
Estimated costs $ 6500 - $ 7000
The best way to minimize future maintenance costs is to build a quality pool to industry standards. Poor construction and non-standard specifications will be prohibitively costly in the future.
Al Van Vliet 690-2333
Bill Moseley
Todd Nicholson
Paige Wolters