Pool Permits

Pool Permit Types

Residential Pool (RP)
 Installation of a swimming pool on a residential property.
Commercial Pool (CP)
 Installation of a swimming pool at a commercial or multi-family property.

To Submit a Pool Permit Application

Visit the User Account Link via the City of Westfield Citizens Portal to submit or to register.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the following guides:
Register an Account: Step-by-Step Guide

Required Documents

Please ensure all required documents are obtained and ready to be uploaded prior to submitting the Pool Permit Application. Failure to provide complete documentation will result in processing delays and may result in the application being voided, requiring resubmittal.

  • Legal Description of Property 
     (If Not Located Within a Recorded Subdivision)
  • Site/Plot Plan Showing:
    • Property Lines
    • Location of Existing Structures (Labeling Size and Dimensions from Property Lines)
    • Location of Right-of-way and All Easements (Drainage, Utility)
    • Scale, North Arrow, Address (and/or Subdivision Lot #)
  • Improvement Drawings of:
    • Scale, Address (and/or Subdivision Lot #)
    • Pool Plan
    • Cross Section Drawing of Pool
  • State Construction Design Release (CDR) 
    (commercial only)
  • Erosion Control Application (PDF)
    (Questions? Call Westfield Public Works: 317-804-3150 option 6)

Reviews are limited to the submitted plans and does not guarantee full code compliance. Approval does not relieve the owner, contractor, or design professional of responsibility to comply with all applicable Indiana Building Code, Indiana Fire Code, local ordinances, and referenced standards. Additional code deficiencies may be identified during construction or inspection and shall be corrected prior to final approval.

Inspections Request Requirements & Important Information

To request an inspection, login to the City of Westfield Citizens Portal and navigate to the Inspections section.  

For detailed instructions, please refer to the following guides:
Requesting an Inspection: Step-by-Step Guide
Checking Inspection Status and Requesting Re-Inspections: Step-by-Step Guide

Inspection Policies

    • Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, excluding holidays.
    • Footing inspections are the only inspections that may be requested for a specific time.
    • All other inspections may occur at any time within the 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM inspection window, regardless of the requested time.
    • Commercial Final inspections must be scheduled by phone. Please contact Community Development at (317) 804-3150, option 5.
    • Changes and cancellations must be completed through the City of Westfield Citizens Portal.
    • Same-day cancellations for scheduled inspections will result in a fee equal to a failed inspection. This applies to all inspections except footing inspections.
    • When an inspection is scheduled, a confirmation email will be sent with the confirmed inspection date, even if up to three preferred dates were originally requested.
    • The site must be accessible and ready for inspection during the scheduled inspection window (e.g., debris, standing water, snow, or other obstructions must be cleared). Unsafe or inaccessible conditions may result in a failed inspection and applicable reinspection fees.

Pool Permit Packet (PDF)

Required inspections and important information regarding Certificates of Occupancy, final inspection requirements, construction site cleanliness, and other critical procedures.
This packet must be read in its entirety prior to requesting inspections or requesting final inspections.

Fees 

Access the current City of Westfield Fee Schedule.