Pool Engineering – Southwest FL
Swimming Pool Engineering Services in Southwest Florida
Sick of Missing Deadlines Because of Permit Issues?
If you’re a Florida pool contractor or designer, then you know the importance of getting your pool design plans approved the first time. Creek provides top-tier pool engineering and design reviews for contractors across Southwest Florida.
There’s an endless list of safety and environmental regulations coming down from the Florida state, county, and city offices. So, you don’t want to be stuck explaining the difference between ANSI, APSP, and PHTA to your engineer when a homeowner is calling you every other day.
The simple truth is that your swimming pool installations depend on quick and simple permit approvals—or you can’t finish projects and get paid.
Pool Standards & Capabilities
Our licensed Florida engineering firm reviews professional pool installation plans according to the following organizations:
- Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
- Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Florida Building Code (FBC)
Pool Engineering Services We Provide
Our Creek pool engineering process makes sure that your pool design project progresses without a hitch.
APSP-15 & APSP-7 Compliance Documentation
Safety and environmental regulations are crucial for pool contractors. So, we provide complete Pool Engineering Calculation Reports, with supplemental information. You’ll get a worksheet pack showing your pool’s compliance with the APSP-15 and APSP-7 sizing calculations, and detail product sheets providing the technical data.
Our engineering team also includes example charts of equipment loss curves and pump loss curves according to PHTA standards.
Pool Plan Approval by Licensed Florida Engineer
You’ve got a long list of measurements to submit for your permit. Our engineering team is ready to review everything from the shell structure and deck structural design, to your angle of repose. Then, you’ll be ready to submit your pool plans to the permit office without any fear of repeat visits.
Our Pool Engineering Experience
We’ll review your pool design to make sure the pool is safe and built to code. Many Southwest Florida county and city pool requirements are similar. We’ve worked successfully with pool contractors in Charlotte County, Desoto County, Lee County, Collier County, and Sarasota County.
Locations We Serve
We’re based in the city of Port Charlotte and service the entire area of Southwest Florida, especially the following counties:
- Charlotte County – city of Port Charlotte, city of Punta Gorda, city of Deep Creek, city of Rotonda West, city of Cleveland, city of Burnt Store, city of Charlotte Harbor, etc.
- Collier County – city of Naples, Everglades City, city of Naples Manor, city of Goodland, etc.
- DeSoto County – city of Arcadia, Ft. city of Ogden, city of Nocatee, etc.
- Lee County – city of Bonita Springs, city of Fort Myers, city of Cape Coral, city of Naples, city of Estero, etc.
- Sarasota County – city of Venice, city of Sarasota, city of North Port, Arcadia, city of Englewood, city of Nokomis, etc.
Quick References & Resources for Florida Pool Contractors:
- Residential pool permit process for Charlotte County.
- How to get a swimming pool permit in Lee County.
- Naples permit form for residential swimming pools.
- APSP-15 Standard for Energy Efficiency for Residential Inground Swimming Pools & Spas
- Florida DOH Regulations for Public Swimming Pools. And, here’s a quick link to the permit process for public swimming pools.
The Creek Engineering Process
If you want an engineering partner with a proven track record, decades of experience, and a bullet-proof process—then you might be a good fit for Creek Engineering.
Pool Plan Review
Compliance Review
Pool Plan Approval
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Swimming Pool Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
In Florida, you need a permit to build a swimming pool, and the plans for your pool must be approved by a Florida-registered engineer. The Florida Building Code (FBC) requires all swimming pools be designed and constructed by a qualified professional to ensure their safety and compliance with the code.
The engineer will review your pool plans and make sure they meet all of the requirements of the FBC, including:
- The pool’s dimensions and location
- The type of pool construction
- The materials used in construction
- The pool’s drainage system
- The pool’s safety features
The engineer will also provide calculations to demonstrate your pool is structurally sound and will not pose a safety hazard. Once the engineer has approved your pool plans, you can submit them to your local building department for a permit.
Here are some of the specific reasons you need an engineer to approve your pool plans:
- To make sure the pool is designed and constructed to withstand serious weather, such as wind and rain.
- To prevent the pool from collapsing or leaking.
- To prevent the pool from becoming a drowning hazard.
- To make sure the pool meets all of the local and state building codes.
- To obtain a permit to build the pool.
If you are considering building a swimming pool in Florida, it is important to hire a qualified engineer to design and approve your pool plans. Your engineer will help make sure your pool is safe and meets all of the applicable requirements.
The engineer will review your pool plans and make sure that they meet all of the requirements of the FBC, including:
- The pool’s dimensions and location
- The type of pool construction
- The materials used in construction
- The pool’s drainage system
- The pool’s safety features
The engineer will also provide calculations to demonstrate the pool is structurally sound and will not pose a safety hazard. Once the engineer has approved your pool plans, you can submit them to your local building department for a permit.
Guflcoast Engineering is licensed to perform engineering work across the state of Florida. We specifically provide pool engineering services for pool contractors and pool designers in Southwest Florida.