Swimming pool permit rules in Galloway Township, NJ — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
A private residential swimming pool in Galloway Township requires a construction permit from the Township Construction Office before installation. Pools are an accessory use under the Land Management ordinance (Chapter 233) and must also meet zoning setbacks and the state Uniform Construction Code barrier rules.
Both in-ground and above-ground pools capable of holding water more than 24 inches deep are regulated structures. Galloway reviews the pool location for zoning compliance (setbacks measured from the water's edge) and the Construction Office issues the building/electrical permit under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23). A barrier and electrical bonding inspection are required before the pool may be used. Apply through the Community Development / Construction Department at 300 East Jimmie Leeds Road.
Installing a pool without the required construction permit is a Uniform Construction Code violation; the Construction Official may issue a stop-work order and penalties under N.J.A.C. 5:23 until the permit and inspections are obtained.
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