An Austin Texas pool design plan that captures the natural appeal of a free flowing lagoon shape complimented by a raised wall section having a fire bowl at either end and cascade water features to provide soothing sounds. All together this design is offering the best use of a limited space to provide an immersive outdoor paradise experience. Along with an added outdoor kitchen design plan under the covered patio design this layout also includes a rolled edge of the inside perimeter of the spa, a unique design technique that is gaining popularity as it offers a more comfortable seating experience while using the spa. Truly the best way to enjoy your backyard in Travis County.
Austin Pool Design Details
Pool Type: Gunite
Pool Style: Free-Form
Spa: Yes
Spa Height: +12″
Spa Spillway: Flat cascade
Pool Length: 30′
Pool Width: 19′
Pool Wall: Raised with water features and fire bowls
Depth Profile: Gradual slope depth
Min Pool Depth: 3′
Max Pool Depth: 5′
Pool Perimeter: 102′
Surface area: 555′
Decking max sqft: 700+
Pool lights: 3
Sun ledge: Yes
Water features: Sheer descent, Cascade bubblers
Pool equipment: Pentair
Type of sanitation: Chlorine, Salt System
Include heater: Yes
Pool Design Materials
Waterline tiles: 6×6 Ceramic
Interior surface: Pebble Technology, Regular Pebble
Coping material: Flagstone Coping
Decking material: Concrete, Spray Deck, Flagstone accent inlays
Vertical Faces materials: Ledge Stone
Things to keep in mind when building a pool in Austin:
Pool Plans Austin: In areas throughout Austin like Round Rock & Pflugerville, Cedar Park & Leander, or Georgetown, a pool permit is required to build a new in-ground pool. Depending on the localized area in Austin it is common to see overhead powerlines affecting the pool design in ways you might not expect. Although the city of Austin and Travis County require specific information to be on plans, the HOA or community may have additional restrictions and requirements.
Swimming pools in Austin and the surrounding Travis County areas should be designed by a professional and include all applicable national, state and local code compliance. At minimum, a detailed site plan showing the pool, spa, and other proposed improvements is required and should also include property line distances, pool equipment location, and safety fences/gates. Other plan sheets may also be required with detail showing pool & spa features, dimensions, electrical, plumbing, methods of construction and materials.
General guidelines for the city of Austin swimming pool permits
All plans must be professionally drawn to scale and are typically presented on 36″ x 24″ size sheets and must include, but not limited to, the following:
- Site plan that includes the address and the fence line, access for machinery, gates and latches, and pool equipment.
- Show pool construction company/contractor on each page of plans.
- Provide name and address of pool owner on each page of plans.
- Specify the color of the plaster of sides and bottom of pools and spas.
- Specify the filter type(s).
- Specify backwash through p-trap to sanitary sewer for all diatomaceous earth (DE) and high-rate sand (HRS) filters.
- All skimmers must be shown on plan.
- Indicate chlorination or sanitation system.
- All main drains must be ANSI/APSP-16 2011 (VGB compliant). This rating must be shown on plans.
- Specify pump horsepower and/or flow rates.
- Specify the type of backflow prevention device on pool fill line. 6-inch or greater air gap, check valve on water to cutoff valve, or siphon breaking valve downstream to cutoff valve.
- Show the hose bib(s) in pool area. Specify backflow prevention for hoses in pool area.
- Provide fence and gate details (drawings) for all types of fencing to be used. Gate/Door to be self-dosing & self-latching with latches in upper. wood, wrought iron, existing chain link etc..
- All Plans must provide pool measurements and total pool gallons for each pool.
- No opening or gaps in either direction to be 2006 International Residential Code. greater than 4″.