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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 10Ch. 5Art. 5§ 116038 Pool Plan Filing Requirement

§ 116038 Pool Plan Filing Requirement

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§ 116038 Pool Plan Filing Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to build a public swimming pool, you must show the plans to the local health officer first.
  • •You need to get approval from the health officer before you start building.
  • •This rule is to make sure the pool is safe for everyone to use.

Example

A town wants to build a new swimming pool in the park for everyone to use.

Before they start building, they must show the pool plans to the local health officer. The health officer checks the plans to make sure the pool will be safe. If the plans are okay, they get approval and can start building.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 116038 Pool Plan Filing Requirement

Every person proposing to construct a public swimming pool shall file a copy of the plans therefor, prior to construction, with the local health officer having jurisdiction for approval. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public swimming poolplanslocal health officerapproval

Related Statutes

  • § 116028 Lifeguard Service Definition
  • § 116040 Public Swimming Pool Safety
  • § 116043 Public Swimming Pool Safety
  • § 116055 Pool Inspection Authority
  • § 116060 Public Pool Health Nuisance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 116038.
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