Your pool contractor should be knowledgeable about the code requirements for grounding and bonding, which should be inspected before pouring. Do yourself a favor and put in a handrail; if it's stainless steel, it needs bonding; if it's PVC or FRP, it doesn't.
That said, pay heed to the concrete mix and reinforcing suggestions already offered. There may not be enough cement in a 2500# mix to allow for workability, but the commenter is correct in that the more cement, the more water, and the more shrinkage. Residential level concrete contractors don't like to use water reducing admixture due to cost and unfamiliarity, but it is a good idea ifor a pool deck. Also, limit the distance between shrinkage crack control joints to short distances (12 feet maybe?) and remember that concrete wants to be square, not rectangular. Narrow rectangular portions will crack. Pool contractors use several kinds of PVC inserts at crack control joints that might be worth considering.
Go and look at the workmanship in a few 5 year old installations before you sign on with a pool contractor. Also - remember you have to walk on whatever surface you choose, both when it is wet and when it is hot. The most practical and least sexy pool deck finish is something like H&C's AcrylaDeck CoolFeel applied with a knockdown finish.
The Trouble Free Pool online forum is a marvelous source for more pool knowledge than you can ever absorb. Best of success with your project!
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Philip Kabza AIA
Principal
SpecGuy Specifications Consultants
Mount Dora FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-14-2018 21:15
From: Kaya Doyle
Subject: Concrete flat work around a residential in ground pool
Any have details or knowledge t hey would be willing to share regarding grounding, bonding, reinforcement, depth etc that is appropriate for concrete flatwork around a residential in ground pool?
Kaya K. Doyle, AIA
Wellness Advocacy in the Built Environment
803 Summit Rd., Lake Zurich, IL. 6004
847-540-8330. Cell 847-533-5753
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