Public Swimming Pools and Spas Recreational Health Program

The recreational health program routinely inspects public swimming pools, including spa pools, hot tubs, and water slides to ensure the public is protected from injury and illness.

In addition, the recreational health program conducts necessary bacteriological and chemical analyses of swimming pool water, reviews the onsite water re-circulation and safety equipment, conducts plan reviews for new and remodeled pools and spas, and issues permits.

Pool Enclosures

The recreational health program is conducting structural evaluations of all permitted public swimming pool enclosures in Santa Clara County. Pool enclosures include, for example, fences, gates, and/or buildings surrounding a pool or spa. The evaluation is based on requirements set forth in California Building Code section 3119B. Properly constructed and maintained pool enclosures are critical for drowning accident prevention. Click the links below for more information:

• Pool Enclosure Letter and Self-Checklist for Pool Operators
• California Building Code Chapter 31B
• Pool Plan Check - For Enclosure Replacement or Updating
• California Department of Public Health - Drowning Prevention

 

CDC Healthy Swimming

• Steps for Healthy Swimming
• Chemical Irritation of the Eyes and Lungs
• Pool Chemical Safety Use

 

Plan Submittal Information

• Plan Check Application

• Public Pool Fee Schedule

• Pool / Spa Plan Submittal Checklist

• Notification of Assembly Bill 1020

• Notification to Temporarily Plug Equalizer Line

• GFCI Form

• CDPH Compliance Form

 

Attachments

• Pool Code

• CDPH Website - Pool Code

• Public Pool Disinfection and pH Levels

• Assembly Bill 1020

• AB 1020 Bill Highlights

• Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

• Virginia Graeme Baker Act CPSC Final Interpretation

• Pool Safety Awareness Handout

• Power Crisis Information for Swimming Pools/Spa Operators

• The Law Concerning Lighting in Pools

• Flooding Guidance For Commercial Aquatic Venues

 

Additional Information

• Water Safety Month