Swimming Pool Permit Application Submittal Procedures

Swimming Pool Permit Application Submittal Procedures

WHEN REQUIRED: 

A building permit is required for the erection of an above ground swimming pool or the construction of an in-ground where the depth of the pool is 24 inches or greater.

WHO CAN APPLY: 
Pursuant to section 29-263 of the CGS, application for a permit shall be made by the owner of the property or by an authorized agent. 

WHO CAN Assemble Above Ground or Construct In-Ground Pools: 

Installation of in-ground pools must be by a licensed “swimming pool builder” (SP-1). Assembly of above ground pools must be by a registered Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) or Property Owner of a Single-Family Residence. 

POOL PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Until further notice the following procedures are in place: 

All Applications are to be submitted electronically by email to Building@BridgeportCT.Gov. All required and supporting documents are to be submitted in PDF format.

Provide the Following: 

1. Select “Application for Building Permit” and complete the application [Include value of work and email addresses] Note: Applications are in a fillable format, and do not require printing or scanning (unless if printed and information is handwritten) Download application or print. Note: If printed a PDF copy will need to be made of the application. NOTE: Permit applications must be signed by the property owner 
   
   
2. Required documents to be submitted with building permit application: 

• Copy of pool assemblers or Contractors Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate and, License or Registration. If Property Owner or Sole Proprietor, a signed & notarized Affidavit is required. 
• If agent – Provide a Letter, on Company Letterhead, signed by the Licensed Holder - indicating the agents name as the authorized representative, type of permit, address of the work, and anticipated start date. Agent must show photo identification. 
• Site plan or plot plan showing locations of existing structures and pool on the property w/ dimensions 
• Detailed construction drawings (In-ground pools – per molded or site-built) 
• Copy of pool assembly Instructions (Above Ground) 
• Copy of pool alarm data sheet
• Copy of pool ladder data sheet 
• Detailed information on how pool barrier requirements will be addressed 
• Copies of all applicable pre-approvals from Federal Government, CT State and/or City of Bridgeport. 
  
  

     3. Once the application is complete, and PDF copies are made of the required and supporting documents, submit application to Building@Bridgeportct.gov. 

SPECIAL NOTE:

Per City Ordinance 15.08.020 - No Permits can be issued by the Building Department if there are delinquent Property Tax and/or WPCA Sewer User Fees. 

CONSULT THESE RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Building Energy Codes Program: RES check and COM check 
Connecticut State Building Code 
Request for Modification of the State Building Code 
Work Exempt from Building Permit 
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