B24-0706 - 28291 PASEO ESTABLO09/09/24
Los Corrales Architectural Review Committee, c/o 28251 Paseo Corrales, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Architectural Review Committee
August 12, 2024
Building Permit Office
City of San Juan Capistrano
I have reviewed the plans for pool removal presented by Steve Slinger.
Regarding their property located at 28291Paseo Establo
I find the changes to conform to the CC&Rs of Los Corrales, and fit in with the design of the
neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Dave
Dave Solt
Architectural Review Committee
Los Corrales
INTRODUCTION
Demolition of a swimming pool requires preparing the pool for backfilling and the placement and
compaction of backfill material. There are two types of pool demolition permits:
• Non-Structural – The post demolition area is to become a non-buildable area.
• Structural – The post demolition area is to become a buildable area.
PLAN AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Non-Structural – The area will no longer be a buildable area
• This must be called out on the plans and on the permit application.
• Show location of the pool area to be demolished and setbacks to property lines.
• Show distance to nearby remaining structures, such as detached garage, septic tank, leach
fields or other accessory structures, label all structures.
• The natural gas line and electrical wiring serving the pool and pool equipment must be
removed and/or capped off as part of the demolition process. This step will be verified
during inspection.
Structural – The area will be available for future building projects
• This must be called out on the plans and on the permit application.
• Show location of the pool area to be demolished and setbacks to property lines.
• Show distance to nearby remaining structures, such as detached garage, septic tank, leach
fields or other accessory structures, label all structures.
• A Demolition, Drainage, and Compaction Plan shall be prepared, stamped and submitted by
a state licensed civil engineer or licensed architect.
• The natural gas line and electrical wiring serving the pool and pool equipment must be
removed and/or capped off as part of the demolition process. This step will be verified
during inspection.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance.
• Construction & Demolition Program is required, including NPDES compliance.
• A completed final report that concludes that the engineer or soils firm conducted the backfill
compaction observation and provide a compaction report to the Building Department
declaring the former pool area as properly compacted.
City of San Juan Capistrano
Development Services
Building Division
Website: www.sanjuancapistrano.org/building
Email: building@sanjuancapistrano.org
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL
DEMOLITION
Informational
Bulletin 185
EFF 01-01-2013
REV 08-12-2024
Backfill of Swimming Pool or Spa
This Information Bulletin (IB) establishes the requirements for the backfilling of existing residential
or commercial swimming pools or spas. The method of backfilling approved by the Building
Division depends on the intended future use of the fill. A pool or spa may be backfilled with
structural compacted fill suitable for the support of footings or the pool or spa shell may be left in-
place and backfilled with uncertified fill. In either case, a grading permit may be required if the
combined quantities of imported fill and/or or cut soils exceeds 50 cubic yards.
PART I. BACKFILLING WITH STRUCTURAL COMPACTED FILL
A. Requirements for Placement of Structural Compacted Fill. All material used to backfill swimming
pools or spas shall be placed on natural undisturbed material or if so designed, in the pool/spa
shell and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction in accordance with ASTM
D 1557. Such fill shall be tested for relative compaction by an accredited soil testing agency.
1. A grading permit shall be obtained when the total cubic yards of fill and/or out soils
specified exceeds 50 cubic yards.
2. The pool or spa shell shall be removed from the site, when practicable.
3. The Plot Plan shall include the following notes:
4. Backfill shall consist of clean soil or gravel and shall be moistened and tractor rolled or
tamped with a whacker into place.
5. Existing gas/plumbing line(s) shall be properly capped; electrical and related equipment
shall be removed.
6. The bottom of the excavation shall be inspected and approved by the Building Division
and a geotechnical engineer, if required, prior to placing of compacted fill.
7. A compaction report shall be submitted to the Building Division for review and approval.
8. No foundation, if proposed, shall be constructed before the compaction report is
approved.
9. When required by proposed new construction, a soil report prepared by a geotechnical
engineer and containing recommendations for allowable bearing pressure for the
foundation design shall be submitted to the Building Division for review and approval.
B. Inspections.
1. Bottom inspection is required prior to placing any fill; and
2. Final inspection.
PART II. BACKFILLING WITH UNCERTIFIED FILL AND LEAVING THE POOL OR
SPA SHELL IN-PLACE
A. Conditions of Approval. Leaving the pool or spa shell in-place and backfilling with uncertified fill
may be allowed in self-contained areas where the fills are not to be used to support buildings or
structures and no hazards will be created as determined by the Building Division.
1. A grading permit shall be obtained with the total cubic yards of fill specified exceeds 50
cubic yards. The grading permit shall indicate that the fill and/or cut soils is uncertified.
2. A Plot Plan shall be completed and provided that shows the pool or spa location and
distances to all buildings and property lines.
3. The backfilled area shall be used for landscaping or similar purposes only.
4. Existing gas/plumbing line(s) shall be properly capped and/or removed; electrical and
related equipment shall be removed.
5. If bond beam is demolished, the concrete debris from the bond beam may be placed in
the bottom of the pool to facilitate drainage; provided however, that no concrete debris
less than 6 inches in diameter, including coping, are placed within the two drainage holes.
6. Two drainage holes, a minimum of 24 inches in diameter, shall be provided in the
concrete in the pool or spa bottom, a maximum of 8 feet apart to facilitate drainage. One
hole shall be located in the deepest section of the pool shell.
B. Inspections.
1. Bottom inspection after required drainage holes have been made and prior to placing any
fill; and
2. Final inspection.
EXAMPLE OF REQUIRED PLOT PLAN