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How pool drain rules differ across the Valley

The work itself is similar anywhere: drain, prep, repair, apply a new finish and refill. What changes from city to city is how you're allowed to get rid of thousands of gallons of pool water, and that's a real part of every resurfacing job.

Phoenix-area cities agree on the basics. Most want water kept on your property or sent to your home's sewer cleanout, not the street. But the details differ:

• Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Goodyear and Surprise recommend about 12 gallons per minute to a sewer cleanout, while Scottsdale's rule of thumb is up to 50.
• Goodyear asks its water and sewer customers to get a free drain authorization before every drain.
• Tempe requires a permit to drain a pool over 35,000 gallons.
• Mesa doesn't allow replastering or acid wash wastewater in either the storm drain or the sewer.
• Gilbert lists curb and gutter as a third option under its guidelines, while Phoenix and Scottsdale say no street discharge.
• Queen Creek and Surprise warn against draining into a septic tank.

Your contractor should know the rules where you live, but it helps to know them too. Refill timing can matter as well: Scottsdale bills sewer fees based on winter water use, and Phoenix names January through March as its cheaper months to refill. For the full comparison with links to each official source, see pool draining rules by city.

How to choose a pool resurfacing company near you

Searching for pool resurfacing companies near you turns up a mix of builders, plastering crews and pool service companies. Not all of them can legally do a full resurface. Before you hire:

• Confirm an active Arizona ROC license in a fitting class (B-5, B-6, dual KA-5/KA-6 or R-36 for interiors). The R-6 service license doesn't cover full replastering.
• Ask how they'll drain the pool under your city's rules, using the city pages above.
• Get the finish product, prep, repairs, startup and warranty in writing.
• Ask when they can start, since late fall through spring books up.

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