Richmond Hill, GA · Bryan County
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Affidavit
The code-compliance affidavit property owners and pool contractors sign for any residential pool or spa permit in Richmond Hill, notarized before submission.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners and their pool contractors building or altering a swimming pool or spa in Richmond Hill must sign this affidavit acknowledging that the design accounts for local soil conditions and complies with the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the city's ordinances. Both the property owner's and the contractor's signatures must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Property owners and pool/spa contractors applying for a residential swimming pool or spa permit in Richmond Hill must sign this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
Both the property owner's and the contractor's signatures on the affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Affidavit from Richmond Hill's Building Permits page.
- 2
Review the Code Requirements
Confirm the pool design accounts for soil conditions and meets the adopted pool/spa code.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by secure video, verify your identity, and sign the affidavit.
- 5
Submit with Your Permit
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your pool or spa permit application to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond Hill. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I get Richmond Hill's pool code affidavit?
- Download it from the City of Richmond Hill's Building Permits and Inspections page or from this page before your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. Both the owner's and the contractor's signatures must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for a Richmond Hill, GA form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can witness your signature by video.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Download the affidavit, review the code requirements, book a remote online notarization appointment, sign on video, then submit it with your pool permit application.
- Do both the owner and contractor need to be notarized?
- Yes, the form has separate notary blocks for the property owner and the contractor; check with the city if you are unsure whether both are required for your project.