Swimming Pools
ATTENTION: POOL OPERATORS MEETING IS NOW ONLINE.
Due to COVID-19 response, this year’s pool operators meeting was cancelled. The content of the meeting is available here. Please take an hour or so to review the materials. Please address any questions or comments to Angela Sowers, EHS, at asowers@orangecountync.gov.
Agenda
Water Chemistry: Do you know your ions? Operational Maintenance Best Practices (OCHD) (download)
Recreational Waterborne Illnesses (RWI): Source, Cause and Prevention (OCHD) (download)
Fecal Contamination Education Poster
Fecal Incident Response
Cleaning Body Fluid Spills Fact Sheet
Water Contamination Response Log
Water Safety: Kids Water Safety Tips Recreational Water Venues (Safe Kids Coalition) (download)
Chemical transportation, Storage, Safety Data (Fire Marshal’s Office) (download)
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
APPLICATIONS
FOR NEW OR REMODELED POOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
FOR RENEWAL OF POOLS (SEASONAL AND YEAR ROUND)
NOTICE: Both documents must be submitted with the fee for processing. Incomplete applications will cause delay.
FOR OPERATORS TO PREPARE FOR OPENING INSPECTION
- Opening Checklist
- Pool Fencing Requirements
- Electrical Requirement Update (2017)
- Required Signage
- Equipment Room Placard (REQUIRED)
- Pipe Labeling Recommendations
NOTICE: Denial of a Permit shall result in are-inspection fee.