Portage, PA · Cambria County

No notary required

Building Permit Submittal Requirements for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs

This checklist helps property owners and contractors gather the required documents and plans for a building permit application for a pool, spa, or hot tub.

What this form is

Use this checklist when applying for a building permit for an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub containing water over 24 inches deep. It lists required items, including a completed building permit application, a site plan, and two sets of construction drawings. It also explains which insurance or notarized affidavit documents may be needed, depending on who constructs the structure.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors proposing a pool, spa, or hot tub with water over 24 inches deep should use this checklist before submitting a building permit application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This checklist is signed without a notary; an attached form must be notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation constructs the structure.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the pool, spa, and hot tub building permit submittal checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete the building permit application listed in the checklist.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans And Documents

    Prepare a site plan and two sets of construction drawings, plus any applicable insurance certificate or attached affidavit.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the pool permit submittal checklist cover?
It lists the application, site plan, construction drawings, and other items required for a building permit for a pool, spa, or hot tub over 24 inches deep.
Do I need a notary for the pool permit checklist?
No. The checklist itself does not require notarization. An attached form must be completed and notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation constructs the structure.
How do I submit the pool permit checklist?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What plans and documents are required?
The checklist calls for a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and a completed building permit application. It also describes insurance or affidavit documents that may be required.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Submittal Requirements for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Portage form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.