Public Swimming Pools

The Environmental Health Division inspects public swimming pools in Orange County. The inspections cover safety aspects and pool water quality to prevent the spread of disease and to protect the public’s health. Seasonal pools and spas are permitted and inspected once per year. Year-round pools and spas are inspected twice per year.

RULES

• Swimming Pools Rules                         

APPLICATIONS

FOR NEW OR REMODELED POOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

• Plan Review for new construction or remodel                                  
• Annual Pool Permit Application     

FOR RENEWAL OF POOLS (SEASONAL AND YEAR ROUND)

NOTICE: Both documents must be submitted with the fee for processing.  Incomplete applications will cause delay.

• Annual Pool Permit Application        
• Drain Cover Safety Data Sheet (2022- FILLABLE PDF)        
  
  
• PAY INVOICES HERE NOW (NEW)

FOR OPERATORS TO PREPARE FOR OPENING INSPECTION

• Opening Checklist                   
• Pool Fencing Requirements                   
• Electrical Requirement Update (2017)     
• Required Signage
• Equipment Room Placard 
• Pipe Labeling Recommendations  
  

NOTICE: Denial of a Permit shall result in are-inspection fee.

FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF OPERATIONS         

• Daily Checklist
• Swimming Pool Fecal Incident Response Summary Chart (2017) 
• Monthly Pool Log