dspeers (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} dspeers) wrote,@ 2008-04-25 15:44:00 |
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Hot Tub Permit APPROVED!!
Got a call this morning from the town, they said our permit for the hot tub was approved. I've been happy since. I was really worried about this part of getting the tub. Too many horror stories about people trying to get a permit for this or that and getting denied. It didn't help my nervousness that we already put a deposit down on the tub before getting permission from the town (hey, with 4-6 weeks for delivery I couldn't wait...).
Still, I was determined to get through it. So I called the town, talked to several different inspectors to find out exactly what it was they would be looking for. I had to submit plans that showed where the tub was going to be placed, where the electric would go, and what I was going to do about my non bounded (ie. not grounded) concrete slab.
With the help of my electrician and the hot tub vendor, I got everything together and submitted the paperwork to the town this past Tuesday. Yesterday the zoning enforcement officer showed up at the house. Her approval was the first step in the process. She was very friendly, and had no problem with our desired location. She said right there that she approved and that it would next be reviewed by the building department. From there the electric - which all happened in less than 24 hours. I'm honestly impressed.
!["Colorado" style Brazilian Walnut Tile](https://www.handydeck.com/shop/images/Colorado350px.jpg ""Colorado" style Brazilian Walnut Tile")
Now I need to order the decking tiles that are going to be placed around the tub. These are non-conductive and designed for just this type of use. We have to surround the tub with this for at least 3 feet in each direction. Since the tub will up against the house that's only three sides we have to worry about. But still, we are going to get more to cover a larger area since they look really nice.
After that, we just wait for everything to show up, get the electrician to do his thing and wire the tub up, lay the tiles, and get the town to do their inspections and pass us. Only after we pass can we add water. With any luck, that will happen about the middle of May. I can't wait!
Got a call this morning from the town, they said our permit for the hot tub was approved. I've been happy since. I was really worried about this part of getting the tub. Too many horror stories about people trying to get a permit for this or that and getting denied. It didn't help my nervousness that we already put a deposit down on the tub before getting permission from the town (hey, with 4-6 weeks for delivery I couldn't wait...). Still, I was determined to get through it. So I called the town, talked to several different inspectors to find out exactly what it was they would be looking for. I had to submit plans that showed where the tub was going to be placed, where the electric would go, and what I was going to do about my non bounded (ie. not grounded) concrete slab.
With the help of my electrician and the hot tub vendor, I got everything together and submitted the paperwork to the town this past Tuesday. Yesterday the zoning enforcement officer showed up at the house. Her approval was the first step in the process. She was very friendly, and had no problem with our desired location. She said right there that she approved and that it would next be reviewed by the building department. From there the electric - which all happened in less than 24 hours. I'm honestly impressed.
Now I need to order the decking tiles that are going to be placed around the tub. These are non-conductive and designed for just this type of use. We have to surround the tub with this for at least 3 feet in each direction. Since the tub will up against the house that's only three sides we have to worry about. But still, we are going to get more to cover a larger area since they look really nice.
After that, we just wait for everything to show up, get the electrician to do his thing and wire the tub up, lay the tiles, and get the town to do their inspections and pass us. Only after we pass can we add water. With any luck, that will happen about the middle of May. I can't wait!
