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Pools and Spas
Our staff ensures pools and spas are hazard free and safe for public enjoyment. We also review and approve plans and specifications for new and remodeled public pools or spas in order to ensure they meet State standards.
Public Pool and Spa Permits
New Pool / Spa Facility
A person proposing to construct a public pool shall submit plans shall submit legible plans and specifications to County of Sonoma, Environmental Health before any worked is completed. A local building department shall not issue a permit for a public pool or ancillary facility until the plans have been approved by Environmental Health.
A valid California State Contractors License (C-53 Pool Contractor, or A Engineering) is required to construct public pools. A licensed architect or engineer may submit plans; however, the pool contractor must be identified prior to commencement of construction.
Plans and plan review application can be emailed to: EH@sonoma-county.org
Existing Pool / Spa Facility
Renovation / Replastering / Equipment Change
Any person proposing to renovate, re-plaster, reconstruct or alter, a public pool or its ancillary facilities, mechanical equipment or related piping, shall submit legible plans and specifications to County of Sonoma, Environmental Health before any worked is completed.
A valid California State Contractors License (C-53 Pool Contractor, or A Engineering) is required to construct public pools. A licensed architect or engineer may submit plans; however, the pool contractor must be identified prior to commencement of construction.
Plans and plan review application can be emailed to: EH@sonoma-county.org
Change of Ownership
If the pool/spa’s permit ownership or management is changing, please email an updated application to EH@sonoma-county.org
Safety and Compliance Information
- Daily Pool/Spa Chemistry Log Sheet (PDF: 114 kB)
- Maintenance of Pools and Spas (PDF: 343 kB)
- Pool Pump Operational Time and Speed Settings (Flow Data Sheet) (PDF: 76 kB)
- Underwater Pool Light GFCI Operation
- Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Swimming Pool, Spa and Filter Backwash Water (PDF: 850 kB)
- Fecal Incident Response: Recommendations for Pool Staff (link goes to CDC website)
- Anti-Entrapment Devices and Systems for Public Pools and Spas Compliance