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Gazebo For A Hot Tub Or Spas Can Complement Your Swimming Pool

October 14th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

I love gazebos and outdoor shelters, and a gazebo for a hot tub or spa is one of my most treasured wishes. The cooler days of fall are here and nothing’s better than relaxing in a heated spa or hot tub while enjoying the outdoors. Don’t have one, you say? Well, here’s an article that may give you a few ideas for your new gazebo spa enclosure. I was surprised how reasonable prices have become on spas and hot tubs, especially portable inflatable spas; and the spa gazebo kits pictured are lovely. Given the right design plan, the gazebo could also double as a pool house.

Even if you don’t have room right now for a swimming pool, perhaps a portable spa sheltered by a portable gazebo may fit on your patio. Its advantage is that it can be moved at will depending on your space needs. Some portable hot tubs only require a regular household electrical outlet for operation and can be filled with a garden hose. Do research the hot tub’s drainage needs before buying. You don’t want to flood your yard or patio. And check your local laws and regulations; because hot tubs are generally more than 24 inches deep, you may be required to keep your hot tub in a fenced area with a locking gate for the protection of nosy neighborhood kids.  Enjoy the article. A gazebo for a hot tub or spas may be in your future. 

Portable Swimming Pools May Be Subject to Local Pool Codes

July 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

A while back I wrote an informational article on portable pools and their convenience.  I apologize for not mentioning that you should check with your local zoning law enforcement office as to whether your portable swimming pool is subject to pool safety codes and regulations.  I just finished reading an excellent story out of New York State regarding portable pools and safety.   In Utica NY, and in NY state people who erect portable pools more than 24 inches deep - even an inflatable, temporary model - must also comply with local codes for safety fencing, permits, pool alarms, etc.  The news story also has a good forum discussion with readers debating the merits of the law being applied to portable pools.  If you are thinking of buying a portable swimming pool, or already own one, you want to read this story and check with your local zoning office on whether pool permitting in your area applies to a portable pool. You don’t want a citation to ruin your summer.

Swimming pool safety rules are often ignored: Local codes officers struggle to inform owners

UPDATE: Pennsylvania state has adopted a Uniform Construction Code that imposes fencing requirements on residents who have portable pools. 

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, the Uniform Construction Code says any residential swimming pool [emphasis added] that is at least 24 inches deep or holds 5,000 gallons of water must be contained within a fence that is at least 4 feet high.

New State Code Requires Pool Fences - Beaver County Times 

The Pennsylvania UCC supercedes city, town, and borough laws; and appears in the story to have caught homeowners and borough councilmembers off guard.  Moral of the story: check not just your local ordinances but your state regulations and laws as well.

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