Read and comply with the California Swimming Pool Requirements.

A health permit to operate a Public Pool and/or Spa Facility will not be issued unless all construction and requirements are met.  If you have completed a plan check for your Public Pool and/or Spa Facility and have already been working with an inspector, proceed to step 3.

• If the Public Pool and/or Spa is to undergo construction/remodel or recently underwent construction/remodel, view requirements regarding Public Pool and/or Spa Construction and/or Renovation prior to proceeding.

• If you are a new owner for an existing Public Pool and/or Spa that has been previously permitted by Environmental Health Services for use, continue to step 3.

• If you have acquired a property with a pool and/or spa that has not been previously permitted by Environmental Health Services for use as a Public Pool and/or Spa, and plan to obtain a permit from Environmental Health Services for use as a Public Pool and/or Spa, it is strongly encouraged to consult with an inspector to verify that the pool and/or spa meets eligibility requirements for a commercial pool/spa.

• Once an inspector has determined that the Public Pool and/or Spa Facility is eligible for health permitting, continue to step 3.

Submit a completed Public Pool/Spa Health Permit application form. Please note, health permits are non-transferrable.

The permit fee is due with the application. Please refer to the Environmental Health Permit Fee Schedule for more information.

Contact us if you have any questions or to schedule an inspection of your Public Pool and/or Spa Facility prior to opening for business. 

• Information regarding requesting a Public Pool and/or Spa Facility inspection.

It is unlawful to begin operation of a new Public Pool and/or Spa Facility without first receiving approval from an inspector in addition to a valid Health Permit to Operate.

Once it has been determined that construction and operational compliance is met following an initial inspection, the inspector will grant approval to begin operation.

Ensure that the Public Pool and/or Spa is continually operated and maintained in accordance with Public Pool and/or Spa operational requirements. Operational requirements as well as helpful resource materials are provided below.

• California Swimming Pool Requirements
• Swimming Pool Operators Guide
• Pool Inspections for Non-Aquatic Professionals (self-inspection guide)
• Pool Chemical Monitoring Log Form For Daily Monitoring (for minimum daily testing requirements)
• Pool Chemical Monitoring Log Form for Daily and Routine Maintenance Monitoring (includes minimum daily testing requirements as well as recommended chemical testing to ensure good water balance)
• Required Swimming Pool Signs
• Response to an Accidental Fecal Release Incident Log Form and Procedures
• AB 1020 Compliance Form