As part of the engineering and permitting process for your new swimming pool project, AQUAVIX schedules a Preliminary Pool Engineering Plan Review — a meeting between our client and our engineering team to walk through key aspects of the proposed pool construction plans before they are finalized and submitted for permitting. This article outlines what is typically covered in that meeting and what you can expect.
Review Topics
Our engineering and construction plans serve three primary purposes:
- Describe what will be built
- Prescribe how it must be built
- Demonstrate compliance with applicable codes and regulations as required by the South Florida “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ)
During plan development, we make a number of technical and design assumptions that must be validated with the client. The preliminary review meeting ensures alignment and allows for adjustments before finalization.
Topics typically covered include:
- Pool and deck configuration and dimensions
- Pool placement and setbacks
- Pool and spa fixture layout
- Equipment configuration and location
- Pool barrier type and specifications
- Electrical service for pool systems
- Site drainage and water runoff considerations
- Underground utilities
- Dewatering requirements
- Construction equipment access
Each of these elements plays a critical role in the engineering, construction, and permitting process for new swimming pools. The review meeting is our opportunity to walk through them in detail, address any open questions, and confirm alignment before proceeding.
Permit Application Documents
We also use the preliminary review meeting to complete the administrative side of permitting. This includes:
- Reviewing permit application forms
- Collecting necessary client signatures
- Notarizing documents so they are ready for submittal once the plans are finalized
For a list of permit documents typically required for new pool construction in South Florida, please see our article Swimming Pool Building Permits in South Florida: Document Requirements.
Next Steps
Following the preliminary plan review, we incorporate any changes discussed and finalize the engineering plans. Permit applications are usually submitted within two weeks of this meeting.
This process ensures that the final plans are not only code-compliant and technically sound, but also reflect your exact design intent and site conditions — laying the foundation for a smooth swimming pool construction experience.