1. Application packet received
2. Application packet will be reviewed. This process can take up to ten (10) business days from complete submittal.
3. Permit Issued
4. Work may begin
5. Inspections performed
6. Permit closed, after passing final inspection

• It is the responsibility of the homeowner to locate lot lines by either a plat of survey or the use of a survey company.
• The city does not provide any surveying services.

• Sec. 17.0414(r)
• Sec 15.68
• Private swimming pools and similar installations may be located in side or rear yards only per Sec 17.0414(d)(4).
• Private swimming pools and similar installations shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the principal structure.
• Any hard-paved surfaces shall be located at least five (5) feet from any side or rear lot line.
• Private swimming pools and similar installations are not allowed to be located closer than five (5) feet from any wall, fence or other accessory structure which can be climbed by children. 
• Swimming pools may not be located under any overhead utility lines and must be located at least ten (10) feet horizontally from any overhead utility lines.
• Swimming pools must be located in relation to well and septic systems in accordance with the Wisconsin State Plumbing Code, Chapter SPS382 & SPS383.
• See Example Diagram

• Must follow the same setback regulations as the permanent pool (see FAQ, where can the pool be located).
• Have maximum wall height of 42 inches
• Be constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. 
• The pump shall be labeled “This pump is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with permanently installed pools”.
• The pump shall be double insulated, or equivalent and its internal and inaccessible parts will be grounded (NEC 680.31). 
• All electrical equipment used with storable pools shall be protected by ground fault circuit interrupters.
• Extension cords are not allowed. The cord that comes on the pump must be able to reach the ground fault protected receptable with a cover that can be closed when the cord is plugged in. 

Separation from overhead and underground electrical wiring shall be in accordance with State of Wisconsin Electrical Code and/or local code. Required electrical wiring associated with the swimming pool and associated equipment shall be installed in accordance with All Applicable Articles of the 2017 National Electrical Code, DSPS 316 along with any and all component manufacturers installation instructions (see information below).

All code references are from the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted and amended by the State of Wisconsin (SPS 316) and adopted by the City of Oak Creek.

Please note: The Electrical Code Articles associated with the wiring of a swimming pool can be overwhelming and difficult to locate and interpret for many. It is not the intent or purpose of the following information to be mistaken as a complete guide on what is required to wire a swimming pool but rather to assist the installer in finding the location of the most common electrical codes associated with the project.

Electrical equipment and materials must be approved by a recognized testing laboratory, used as specified by the manufacturer’s instructions, and installed following manufacturer's instructions as well as the State and National Electrical Code.

The NEC also regulates the use of underwater lighting, underwater audio equipment, pool heaters, electrically operated pool covers, ground fault interrupters and transformer used with pool lighting (see Article 680).

Additional Code Article sections regarding permanent pool:

• Pool pump shall be labeled “This pump is for use with permanent pools only. Do not use with storable pools”.
• Pool pump motors wiring methods: see NEC 680.21(A)
• Pool pump receptacle location: see NEC 680.22(A)(2)
• Pool pump receptacle equipment grounding conductor: see NEC 680.21 (A)(1)
• Pool pump GFCI protection: NEC 680.21(C)
• Pool pump motor disconnect location: see NEC 680.13
• Underground wiring permitted types and permitted locations: see NEC 680.11
• Underground wiring minimum cover depths: see NEC Table 300.5
• Required receptacle location: see NEC 680.22(a)(1)
• Receptacle GFCI protection requirements: see NEC 680.22(A)(2) & (4), 680.22(B)(3) & (4), 680.23(A)(3). 

• Sec 17.0414(r)
• Sec 15.68
• Swimming pools shall not be permitted in the C-1 Shoreland Wetland Conservancy Districts, the FW Floodway District, the FF Flood Fringe District.
• Swimming pools shall be maintained in such order that it will not create a hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the residents of the City.
• Lights shall be erected so as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light onto adjoining properties and roadways.  Lighting installation shall be wired in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Electrical Code. SPS316

• Sec 15.68
• Every person, every member of a partnership, and every corporation that owns directly or indirectly, rents, or uses, has use of or control of, or has the right to use any swimming pool located in the City of Oak Creek shall properly enclose and/or erect and maintain barriers around the swimming pool of such size and construction as will safeguard a child under 7 years of age so as to prevent such child from falling into such swimming pool.  No pool shall be regarded as being properly enclosed or employing proper barriers unless it complies with the following requirements (Sec. 15.68(g)):
  • In-ground swimming pools shall be enclosed by an approved barrier which shall consist of properly erected and maintained wall or fence at least 48 inches in height which entirely surrounds the swimming pool.  Every such fence shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code requirements of the City.  Every such wall or fence shall be located not less than five (5) feet from the vertical wall enclosing the pool, and shall not provide at any point a space or separation in such wall or fence of more than four (4) inches.  All gates or door openings or other means of access into such swimming pool shall be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed in such a manner they can only be operated from the inside of the enclosure if they are less than 48 inches above the ground level, or shall employ such other safe means of securing access such that pool shall be inaccessible to a child under 7 years of age when such swimming pool is not in actual use or attended (Sec. 15.68 (g) (1)). 
  • Above-ground swimming pools shall be enclosed by an approved barrier as set forth in the paragraph above, or, shall consist of any adequate conforming structure of durable material of which the pool itself is constructed, provided such structure shall extend the vertical water enclosing, or relating deck structure of the swimming pool, more than 42 inches above the level of the ground immediately adjacent to the pool (Sec. 15.68 (g)(2)).
  • Safety Devices: Every swimming pool which has a capacity for water exceeding four (4) feet in depth at any point, shall be equipped with a reasonable number of life preservers and/or other safety devices (Sec. 15.68 (g) (3)).

• An electrical rough inspection prior to the concealment of any electrical raceway, bonding wiring around the pool perimeter, pool conductive shell termination points, rebar, fixtures, and other required items to be bonded.
• Final inspection of the swimming pool and electrical upon completion.