Read and comply with the Construction Requirements for Swimming Pools and Spas.

Submit the following:

• A completed application for a pool/spa construction or renovation permit (as applicable).
  • Application for a Permit to Construct a Public Pool or Spa or
  • Application for a Permit to Perform Equipment Modification, Resurfacing, or Renovation of an Existing Public Pool or Spa
• A completed plan check sheet
  • Plan check sheet - pool
  • Plan check sheet - spa 
• Three (3) copies of plans drawn to scale and with the scale indicated,
• Equipment specification sheets and other information documents that will ensure compliance with equipment/construction requirements.

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

Plans must be approved prior to beginning construction. The inspector reviewing the plan will contact you with any additional information or forms that may be required, revisions needed, or when your plan is approved.

Several inspections are required during Public Pool and/or Spa construction. Failure to schedule all required inspections may result in costly corrections and an overall delay in receiving final approval to begin use of the Public Pool and/or Spa.

1. Pre-gunnite inspection
   • Approval must be granted following a pre-gunnite inspection prior to continuing construction.
2. Pre-plaster inspection
   • Approval must be granted following a pre-plaster inspection prior to continuing construction.
3. Opening inspection
   • Approval must be granted following an opening inspection prior to beginning use of the Public Pool and/or Spa.
     • ​Review Public Pool/Spa permit requirements prior to scheduling your inspection
     • Request a Public Pool/Spa inspection

Contact us if you have any questions or to schedule the inspections.

It is unlawful to begin use of a new or remodeled Public Pool and/or Spa 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 completion of construction and opening inspections, 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