Town of Fountain Hills
Pools in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is its own town on Scottsdale's east side, and it publishes a pool checklist of its own.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
What the plans need
The checklist asks for a site plan, barrier details, engineering, electrical drawings and calculations, cut sheets for the heater, pump, and drain, and a note on how the pool meets VGBA, the federal drain safety law.
Barrier height and the clear zone
The barrier has to be at least 60 inches tall on the side away from the pool. That height also has to hold for 3 feet out from the outside of the barrier, so a raised planter or a slope right next to the fence can cause trouble.
Doors and windows
Where the house wall is part of the barrier, doors and operable windows with sills under 54 inches need a UL 2017 water hazard alarm. The checklist also allows an ASTM F1346 safety cover or another approved method instead.
Lighting
Pool bulbs need a cut sheet showing they are 3000K or less, to meet the town's Dark Sky rules. Outlets cannot be closer than 6 feet to the water.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
Tell us about the yard
Say which part of Scottsdale you are in, how big the backyard is, and whether you have an HOA or a NAOS easement.