New! Apply Online with MyEHS
You can now apply for permits, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

Payments cannot be made to or accepted by inspectors. Payments must be made in person at the Environmental Health Services office, by mail, by phone at (650) 372-6200, or online through the MyEHS Portal.

Program Overview:

School, hotel, apartment, condominium, and homeowner association swimming pools are considered public and are inspected by Environmental Health Services staff twice each year.

Program Resources:

• Pay your invoice online

Permit Application

• Pool Program Fee schedule
• Apply online (recommended)
  Submit your Pool and Spa Application or Spa Variance Request Application through the MyEHS Portal. You can also pay your application fee online through the portal.
  
  If you’re unable to apply online with MyEHS, you can download and complete the Pool and Spa Application or Spa Variance Request Application PDF application at smchealth.org/myehs (see Resources & PDF Applications).

Plan Review

• Recreational Health Plan Review Process
• Pool Construction Inspection Checklist (Sample)

Major Remodel

• Pool and Spa Replastering and Remodeling Requirements
• Major Remodel Worksheet

Minor Remodel

• VGB Cover Replacement Flow Chart
• Equipment/VGB Replacement Scope of Work
• Pool and Spa Demolition Procedures

Pool Inspection

• Pool/Spa Self Inspection Checklist
• Pool and Spa Safety Signs
• Pool Chemical Recording Chart
• How to Respond to a Fecal Accident
• Pool Closure Criteria

Additional Information

• Power Saving and Power Outage Guidelines
• Pool Cover Requirements
• Lock Boxes Frequently Asked Questions
• 2023 Pool Code
• Anti-Entrapment Devices and Systems Compliance Form and Instructions (AB 1020)