COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Nationally Accredited for Providing Quality Health Services
Pools & Spas - Environmental Health
Published on November 10, 2016. Last modified on November 08, 2024
Pools & spa inspections - Ensuring Public Safety
The Consumer Health Protection Unit 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.
Codes for Public Pools and Spas
| Document | Description |
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| Title 24, Part 2, Vol. 2 California Building Code | Information on the application and use of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs the design and construction of all building occupancies and associated facilities and equipment throughout California. |
| Public Pool and Spa Safety Act | Designed to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard of drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas, the law became effective on December 19, 2008. |
| 2015 Title 22 Complete Changes | A side by side comparison of the new and old Title 22 pool code effective 2015 |
| CDPH Public Swimming Pool Requirements | Information from the California Department of Public Health regarding public swimming pools |
Construction/Management of Public Pools
| Document | Description |
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Spa Plan/Check Application |
Application for Spa Plan/Check |
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Pool Maintenance Record |
Good for keeping a maintenance record for pool |
| Pool Cover Guidelines | A guide detailing various types of pool covers and offering safety suggestions for their use at public pools. |
| Self Inspection Checklist | An inspection checklist, designed to be used by facility operators, to assist with compliance. |
| Water Preservation for Public Pools | A guide to conserving water in the operation of a swimming pools in response to severe drought conditions. |
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Métodos de preservación de agua (Water Preservation for Public Pools in Spanish) |
Métodos de preservación de agua para instalaciones con piscinas publicas durante las condiciones sequía. |
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Safety Information
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Fecal Accidents in Pools | A guide detailing actions that must be taken in the event of a fecal accident at a public swimming pool, spa, or other bathing place. |
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Tips for using Swim-diapers |
Information regarding Swim-diapers |
| Pool Chemistry Maintenance | A guide regarding the maintenance of proper chemistry in swimming pools, spas, and other recreational water. |
| Swimming& Your Health | Helpful hints for health swimming |
| Drowning Prevention Tips | Information on how to prevent children from accidentally drowning |
| Hot Tub Disinfection Procedures | Informational guide to help in the event of Legionnaires case in a hot tub |
Service Counter Locations
Salinas Office
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Telephone:(831) 755-4505
Monterey Office
1200 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (831) 647-7654
King City Office
200 Broadway St., Ste.70
King City, CA 93930
Telephone:(831) 386-6899