This New Mexico pool design plan exudes geometric style to compliment the surrounding architecture including a cabana structure. The elevation of this house allows the pool design to become more interesting having many different elevations between spaces and features such as a vanishing edge, swim-up wet-bar, and more.
Pool Design Details
Pool Type: Gunite
Pool Style: Geometric design
Spa: Yes, inside pool at the same level
Spa Height: Flush
Spa Spillway: Dam wall on 2 sides
Pool Length: 30′
Pool Width: 19′
Pool Wall: No raised walls or beams
Depth Profile: Slope to middle, sport bottom depth
Min Pool Depth: 3.5′
Max Pool Depth: 5′
Perimeter: 127′
Surface area: 560 sqft
Capacity: 11,971 gallons
Decking max sqft: 1,811 sqft
How many lights: 7 lights, 4 in main pool, 3 in overflow basin
Sun ledge: Yes, bathing ledge in 7″ of water with cascade bubblers
Other Water features: Swim-up wet-bar, vanishing edge overflow
Brand of equipment: Pentair
Type of sanitation: Chlorine, Salt System
Include heater: Yes
Design Materials
Waterline tiles: 6×6 Ceramic pool tile
Interior surface: Regular pebble light color plaster
Coping material: 2CM Natural Flagstone
Decking material: Concrete capped with non-slip tile pattern
Vertical Faces materials: Stucco to match the house
In New Mexico a pool 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 are a few things to keep in mind when building a pool in New Mexico:
- Pool plans New Mexico: In areas throughout New Mexico like Los Alamos County, Sandoval County, or Santa Fe County, a swimming pool permit is required, and all in-ground pools must be designed by a professional.
- New Mexico Pool Site Plan Requirements: A detailed site plan is generally necessary, including property line distances, equipment location (pump, filter, heater), and safety fences/gates.
- New Mexico Pool Safety Requirements: Ensure all plans include proper fencing and gate, and safety barrier requirements.