This modern Maryland pool plan makes use of the waterfront lot to allow a sprawling multi-level outdoor entertainment and pool area with direct access to the water. Swimming pools in the state of Maryland range from traditional to modern and everything in between. The best design is the one that fits your home and lifestyle in Maryland.
In Maryland, a building permit is required for most in-ground pool installations, generally mandated at the local municipal or county level. Regulations often require a fence or safety barrier at least 48 inches high, with specific structural and electrical inspections needed. Licensed, specialized contractors are typically required for construction. Here is a bit more about this particular Maryland pool design and pool plans along with a few things to keep in mind when building a pool in Maryland:
- Maryland Pool Permits & Regulations: In areas throughout Maryland, like Baltimore, Frederick, or Gaithersburg, a pool permit is required, and all in-ground pools must be designed by a professional.
- Pool Site Plan Requirements: A detailed site plan is generally necessary, including property line distances, equipment location (pump, filter, heater), and safety fences/gates.
- Pool Safety Requirements: Ensure all plans include proper fencing and gate, and safety barrier requirements.
Maryland Pool Design Details
Pool Type: In-ground gunite
Pool Style: Traditional natural free-form design
Spa: Yes
Spa Height: Flush spa
Spa Spillway: Full width
Pool Length: 44′
Pool Width: 16′
Pool Wall: Raised wall sections for fire bowls, faux reverse knife edge, wet bar area
Depth Profile: Slope to end at 6ft deep
Min Pool Depth: 3′
Max Pool Depth: 6′
Perimeter: 119′
Surface area: 610 sqft
Capacity: 17,979 gallons
Decking max sqft: 1,174 sqft
How many lights: 4 pool lights
Sun ledge: Yes, with 7 inches of water depth
Other Water features: Rain sheet flow feature on raised wall section
Brand of equipment: Pentair pool equipment
Type of sanitation: Chlorine, Salt System
Pool Design Materials
Waterline tiles: 1×1 pool rated glass tile
Interior surface: Regular pebble pool plaster
Coping material: 3CM Non-Slip stone pool coping
Decking material: Concrete capped with non-slip texture
Vertical Faces materials: Stacked ledge stone or split-face stone, stucco
