Building and Fire Services
How to obtain a Residential Pool Permit
Step
1
Submit an Application for Residential Building and Zoning Permit
Submit a Residential Application for Zoning Verification / Building and Zoning Permit. Ensure that the following requirements are submitted along with the application:
- A plot plan or survey, showing lot size, all existing and proposed structures, and all existing and proposed setbacks.
- A Certificate of Insurance is required, must show General Liability and Workers Compensation coverage. Insurance must have the Town of Colonie Building Department as Certificate Holder.
- An Electrical Inspection Application from one of the approved electrical inspectors.
- The pool location must be marked, with stakes, spraypaint, or other reasonable means, and inspected by the Town of Colonie Building Department before issuance of the permit.
- Appropriate fee (refer to the Residential fee Schedule for updated fees).
The Building Permit will only be issued when the application is approved and the fee is paid.
Step
2
Submit your documents
You can bring your information and documents or mail it along with the applicable fee(s) to:
Building Department
Public Operations Center
Public Operations Center
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286
United States
Step
3
Obtain Certificate of Compliance
The Building Department must be called for a final inspection upon completion of all work indicated on the approved Building and Zoning Permit application and on the approved plans. A Certificate of Compliance must be issued by the Building Department before the pool can be used.
IMPORTANT:
All forms MUST be legible and must contain complete address including zip code.
All forms MUST be legible and must contain complete address including zip code.
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Still have questions?
You can contact us at our office line. If you are still stuck, we can help you figure out everything when you visit our office.
Still have questions?
You can contact us at our office line. If you are still stuck, we can help you figure out everything when you visit our office.
Contact
Public Operations Center
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286