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Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations requires that any person constructing, reconstructing, or altering a
swimming pool, auxiliary structure or equipment submit legible plans and specifications to the enforcing agent, San Luis
Obispo County Environmental Health for review and written approval prior to commencing work or issuance of
necessary building permits [Section 65505] THIS CHECKLIST IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE APPLICANT IN THE PREPARATION OF
SATISFACTORY PLANS. As it does not become part of the completed plans, please ensure all required information appears
on the plans.
A new swimming pool (commercial) located in the unincorporated area must first receive clearance from the County
Planning (Zoning) Department.
The following must be submitted to Environmental Health in duplicate. One set will be returned with a list of
corrections or stamped as approved.
1. Drawings to scale (pool: ¼” = 1 foot) of the pool in both overhead plan view and longitudinal section and, where
there are diving boards, transverse section.
2. Drawings to scale of the equipment room, equipment, plumbing and electrical with each item identified and piping
sizes specified.
3. Drawings to scale of the deck area including drainage, fencing and gates, hose bibb and drinking fountain locations.
4. Drawings to scale of restrooms, shower and locker areas (including room finishes) when appropriate.
The following must also be submitted at the time of application for each pool:
1. Specification sheets for all pool equipment including pumps (with pump curves), filters, skimmers, chlorinators,
heaters, flow meters, separation tanks, lights, and hand rails.
2. The following list of items [pages 2-12] must be completed, signed and dated by the pool contractor/designer. All
pool and equipment data must be shown on plans submitted.
IDENTIFICATION:
Name of Facility Where Location/Address City
Pool to be Constructed:
Owner Address Phone
Contractor/Designer Address Phone
SWIMMING POOL PLAN CHECK SHEET
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Person to Contact Regarding Plans Phone
POOL DATA Part I of ll
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHERE APPLICABLE
AND CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX(s):
1. TYPE OF POOL (Check):
_____ standard (no diving)
_____ standard (diving)
_____ wading
_____ special use/other
Specify________________________
2. POOL DIMENSIONS:
Length _____________________________
Width _____________________________
Diameter___________________________
Surface Area _______________________
Min. Depth _________________________
Max. Depth_________________________
Aver. Depth________________________
Volume (gals.)______________________
Odd configuration, see plan _________
Complies with Sect. 2.9011(see Pg.5)
3. POOL COLOR MUST BE WHITE ____yes
4. RETURN INLETS: (Provide spec sheet)
# of inlets __________________
Size of inlets __________________
Inlets adjustable _______________
5. OUTLET BOTTOM DRAIN: (Provide spec sheet)
Safety type dual main drains at least 2 feet
apart
Open area of the drain cover _______ sq. in. =
________sq. ft.
Size of piping: ____________________
GPM (from pump curve) per grate (1/2 of GPM
if 2 grates) _____ 7.48 gal./cu. ft. = _____ cfm
60 sec/min = ____ cfs grate opening in sq.
ft. (sq. in 144) = ________fps. (Must be less
than 2 ft./sec)
5. SUCTION LINE SIZE: _______________
6. PUMP: (Provide spec sheet)
Manufacturer ______________________
Model # ________________
Horsepower ______________________
# of pumps _______________
Ft. of head in system ______________
GPM @ system head loss __________
Turnover rate _________________
Hair & Lint catcher ___ Yes ___ No
7. FILTER: (Provide spec sheet)
Type ____________________________
Manufacturer _______________________
Model # ________________
Area in sq. ft. _____________________
# of filters __________________
Total Area _________________ sq. ft.
8. HYDROSTATIC RELIEF VALVE/ASSEMBLY:
____ Yes ____ No
Depth to groundwater _________________
9. CHLORINATION OR DISINFECTION UNIT
(Provide spec sheet)
Type of unit _______________________
Manufacturer _______________________
Model # _________________
10. SKIMMER/GUTTER SYSTEM:
(Provide spec sheet)
# of skimmers ________________
Manufacturer ________________________
Model # __________________
Gutter system with surge tank at
________________ gallons
11. FLOWMETER: (Provide spec sheet)
# of flow meters ___________________
Manufacturer _______________________
Model # _________________
12. RANGE OF PRESSURE GAUGE:
Influent ________ Effluent ________
13. VACUUM GAUGE: _________________
14. POOL STEPS/STAIRS/LADDERS/RAILS:
Pool is _____ ft. at shallow end
Riser height of stair ____________
# of safety rails ________________ (Provide
spec sheet)
Height of rail above deck ____ in.
# of ladders ______________
Clearance between ladder and stair riser
_______ in.
Stepholes have a tread of _____ in. and a width
of _____ in.
15. DEPTH MARKERS:
_____ maximum depth
_____ minimum depth
_____ each end
_____ break in slope
_____ perimeter at 25 ft. increments
_____ vertical wall of pool at water line
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_____ vertical wall of pool & on deck
surface (if pool width exceeds 20 ft.)
_____ markers are _____ in. in ht.
_____ “Ft.” abbreviation after each
depth marker
16. BREAK MARKING:
Pool has a break in slope at 4 ½ feet ____No
___Yes (If yes: 1 & 2)
POOL DATA Part I OF II (continued)
1. Proper flush mounted devices for fastening a
safety rope & buoys across pool (at 4 ½ ft.
depth) installed ___Yes ___No
2. Break-in depth slip resistant 4 in. tiles
___ Yes ___ No
17. DECK:
Deck is made of _____________________
Deck is _____ ft. wide
Deck is _____ ft. wide between pool and spa
Deck is sloped ¼”/ft. to deck drain
___ Yes ___ No
Deck drains to _______________________
18. COPING:
Type ______________________________
Manufacturer ________________________
19. FENCING:
Does fencing enclose pool?
What is its height?
Are any openings greater than 4 in. in any
dimension?
Does the gate have a self-closing self-latching
lock? Opens outwardly
20. EQUIPMENT ROOM:
The floor is made of __________________
Is there easy access to all equipment and
gauges? ___________________________
Have provisions been made for a back wash
sight glass? ____________________
Is floor sloped ¼”/ft. to a drain? ______
21. DRESSING ROOM/TOILET/SHOWER:
Straight line distance from above to farthest
point of the farthest living unit ________ ft.
Are public showers, toilets and dressing rooms
provided? _____________________
Total # of bathers is _________________
Is one shower per 50 bathers provided?
___ Yes ___ No
Separate toilet facilities for men and women are
provided as follows:
# of women toilets _________
# of men toilets _________
# of men urinals _________
# of women showers _________
# of men showers ________
# of women lavatories ________
# of men lavatories ________
Hot water max. temp. is _______ F.
23. DRESSING ROOM/TOILET/SHOWER FLOOR PLAN
REQUIREMENTS:
Dressing room/toilet/shower floor plan
provided
Room finish schedule provided
Wall material
Floor material, floor must be coved
Ceiling material
Samples of flooring and wainscot materials are
provided
Hot & cold running water to each faucet
Hot water must reach 110 F minimum
24. HOSE BIBBS/DRINKING FOUNTAIN:
Has a hose bibb been provided that is located
so that all portions of the deck can be reached
with 75 ft. of hose? _____
There is/are _______ drinking fountain(s).
25. SIGNS: The following signs will be posted at pool
side:
_____ No Lifeguard on Duty
_____ Lifeguard on Duty
_____ Artificial Respiration
_____ No Diving Sign (Shallow pool)
_____ Chlorine Gas
_____ Emergency Phone Numbers
_____ Pool Occupancy Capacity
26. SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
_____ Life hook and pole
_____ Life ring with 3/16” rope
_____ First aid kit
_____ Test kit (pH, free chlorine &
cyanuric acid)
27. BACKWASH:
Separation tank ___ Yes ___ No
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Make/model ___________________ capacity to
_____ sq. ft. of filter area
Wastewater from the separation tank cannot be
returned to the pool.
Air gap filter backwash to public sewer
___ Yes ___ No
Backwash receptacle size _____ p-trap size
_____________
Backwash valve ___ Yes ___ No
____ size Make/Model
________________
Backwash water goes to ______________
28. WHEN EMPTIED, POOL WATER GOES TO
_____________________________________
POOL DATA Part I OF II (continued)
29. HEATER: (Provide spec sheet)
Manufacturer
Model _____________ connection pipe size
_______ in.
Max. flow _______________________
Internal bypass valve ___ Yes ___ No
External bypass valve ___ Yes ___ No
Size of bypass ___________ in.
30. RECIRCULATION PIPE SIZE:
POOL DATA Part I of II (continued)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHERE APPLICABLE
AND CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX(s):
DO THE FOLLOWING CALCULATIONS, SHOW ALL WORK; ATTACH SEPARATE SHEET AS NEEDED:
I. GALLONAGE CALCULATION:
length (ft) x width (ft) x average depth (ft) x
(times) 7.5 gal/ft
3
= # of gallons
Answer: _____________________ gal.
For Round Pools:
3.14 x R
2
(ft) x average depth (ft) x 7.5
gal/ft
3
= # of gallons
Answer: _____________________ gal.
II. PUMP CURVE CALCULATIONS:
____________ gpm from pump curve at
_______ ft. of head
60 ft. of head for pressure D.E., high rate
sand & cartridges
45 ft of head for rapid sand
40 ft of head for vacuum D.E.
III. TURNOVER CALCULATIONS:
Pump must provide a complete turnover of pool
water in a 6 hour period.
gallons in pool = min. gpm of pump 360
min.
__________ = ____________
360 min. (answer)
Gallons in pool x 6 pump curve gpm x 360
= __________________ turnover rate in
hours
IV. MAX. FILTRATION FLOW RATE CALCULATIONS:
(Complete for your filter type)
Rapid sand: 3 gpm/ft
2
______________ gpm (pump curve)
3 gmp/ft
2
= _______________ ft.
2
filter required
(answer)
D.E.: 2 gpm/ft
2
____________ gpm (pump curve)
2 gpm/ft
2
= _______________ ft.
2
filter required
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(answer)
High Rate Sand: 15 gpm/ft
2
_______________ gpm (pump curve)
15 gmp/ft
2
= _______________ ft.
2
filter required
(answer)
Cartridge: 0.375 gpm/ft
2
____________ gpm (pump curve)
0.375
= _______________ ft.
2
filter required
(answer)
Recommend increasing filter area by 25%
V. SKIMMER CALCULATIONS:
1 Skimmer/500 ft
2
surface area
_________ ft
2
(pool surface)
500 ft
2
/skimmer
= __________________________
(# of skimmers)
VI. SURGE TANK CALCULATION:
__________________ ft
2
(pool surface)
1 gal/sq. ft.
= _______________ gal.
(of surge tank)
VII. INLET CALCULATIONS:
2 per first 10,000 gal.
1 per each 10,000 gal. Thereafter:
(1) ________ gal 10,000 gal
= 2 inlets
(2) ________ (remainder)
10,000 gal
= additional inlets
_____________ (1) + _____________
(2) = _____________ total inlets
Total inlets = ___________________
PART II OF II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
3106B
#1
Pool shall be designed and durably built of reinforced concrete, or material equivalent in strength
and be watertight.
____ Yes Show on plans
3106B
#2
The finished pool shall be white.
____Yes Show on plans
3106B
#3
Pool is free from projections and recessed areas.
____ Yes Show on plans
3107B
#4
If temporary training pool (2-9012) (Answer a-d below)
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
a. Complies with Section 2-9011
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
b. Installed on paved level surface which extends at least 10’ beyond pool walls.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
c. Provided with a solid cover that will support 40 lbs/sq. ft.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
d. Pool and cover designed by a registered engineer.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3108B
#5
Geometry of pool conforms to one of the appropriate diagrams in figures 31B 1 through 31B 3.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
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3108B
#6
Pool has a change (Break) of slope from shallow to deep end.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3108B
#7
Pool has flush mounted fastening devices for fastening a safety rope and buoys across the pool
where water depth is 4 ½ ft.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3109B
#8
There is a 4 inch wide straight line of slip resistant tile across the bottom of the pool at the 4 ½ ft.
depth mark.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3109B
#9
There can be no designs resembling a human form on the walls or bottom of the pool. Are any
graphics planned on the interior finish? ____ Yes Show on plans ____ No
3109B
#10
The water depth is clearly marked at the following locations (circle letter preceding your answer):
a. Maximum depth * Wading pool must have 2 depth markers
b. Minimum depth indicating maximum depth
c. Each end
d. Break in slope
e. Perimeter at increments not exceeding 25 ft.
f. On vertical walls at/or above water level
Show on plans
3109B
#11
Pool is greater than 20 ft. wide and has depth markers also on edge of deck.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3109B
#12
Depth markers must be least 3 in. in height, of contrasting color, made of durable material that
resists weathering (slip resistant if located on the deck). Also, the abbreviation “Ft” (3 inches in
height) must appear after each depth marker.
____Yes Show on plans
3109B
#13
Width of lane markings doesn’t exceed 12 inches.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3110B
#14
Depth of shallow end of pool exceeds 2 ft. and requires steps and ladders.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3110B
#15
Depth at deep end of pool exceeds 4 ½ ft. and requires ladders.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3110B
#16
Pool exceeds 30 ft. in width and requires ladders on both sides at increments not exceeding 100 ft.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3110B
#17
Minimum tread of stairs is 12 inches or greater.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
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3110B
#18
Riser height of stairs does not exceed 12 inches.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3110B
#19
The top step is curved convexly and top step tread is 18 inches or greater in size.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3110B
#20
The required ladders have a handhold that is corrosion-resistant and equipped with slip-resistant
tread. It will be rigidly installed and provided a clearance of not less than 3 inches nor more than 5
inches between part of the ladder and the pool wall.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3110B
#21
Stepholes shall have a minimum tread of 5 inches and a width of 14 inches.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3110B
#22
The safety rail extends from the deck to a point above the top of the lowest step. The upper
surface of the safety rails is located at least 28 inches above the deck.
____ Yes Show on plans
3111B
#23
Handholds will be installed. They will be located not more than 9 inches above water level.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3111B
#24
Handholds are bullnosed coping or cantilevered decking that is not over 2 ½ inches thick (overhang
shall not exceed 2 inches nor be less than 1 inch).
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3111B
#25
This is a special use pool for instruction or competitive swimming which requires a perimeter
overflow lip.
____ Yes ____ No Note on plans
3112B
#26
The diving boards comply with Section 2-9017.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3113B
#27
A 4 ft. wide or larger deck surrounds pool and rear of diving board, if applicable.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3113B
#28
The deck is made of concrete or similar material and is slip-resistant and non abrasive.
____ Yes Note on plans
3113B
#29
The deck width separating the pool from any adjacent spa is 6 ft. or greater.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3113B
#30
This is a temporary training pool. No deck required.
____ Yes ____ No Show or note on plans
3113B
#31
The deck has a minimum slope of ¼ in. per ft. to deck drains and doesn’t drain into pool.
____ Yes ____ No Show or note on plans
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3113B
#32
Drains are not more than 25 ft. apart and do not drain over 400 sq. ft. per drain (4 in. drains). They
drain to _____________________________________________.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3115B
#33
Public showers, toilets and dressing rooms will be provided.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3115B
#34
Adjacent living facilities or accommodations are to be used. They are 300 ft. or less away. If so,
Skip #35-38.
____ Yes ____ No Show on plans
3115B
#35
Number of sanitary facilities on basis of 1 bather per 15 sq. ft. of pool surface. The total # of
bathers are ___________.
a. One shower for each 50 bathers provided
b. Separate toilet facilities for men and women on following basis:
women 1T/60; men 1T + 1U/75 men
c. One lavatory for each 80 bathers
3115B
#36
Floors in sanitary facilities hard, non-absorbent extending up wall 5 inches with coved base. They
are slip-resistant and sloped ¼ inch per foot to floor drain.
____ Yes Show or note on plans
3115B
#37
Walls are of material not adversely affected by moisture. Privacy is maintained.
____ Yes Show or note on plans
3115B
#38
Showers are supplied with hot and cold potable water. The hot water is limited to 110 degrees F.
maximum.
____ Yes Show & note on plans
3116B
#39
There is 1 drinking fountain for first 250 bathers and 1 for each 200 thereafter (exception: when
drinking water is available in living quarters or clubhouse).
____ Yes Show on plans
3117B
#40
Hose bibb available so that all portions of deck can be reached with 75 ft. hose.
____ Yes Show on plans
3118B
#41
Fencing and gates at least 5 ft. in height enclose pool. No opening greater than 4 inches in any
dimension exists.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
3118B
#42
Gate is equipped with self-closing and self-latching device located 3 ½ ft. or higher above deck.
Gate opens outwardly.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3118B
#43
The bottom of the enclosure is within 2 inches of the finished grade.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
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3118B
#44
Any horizontal bars are spaced a minimum of 48 inches apart.
____ Yes Show on plans
3119B
&
116045
#45
The following signs will be posted in a conspicuous place at the pool and required information
added (circle letter):
a. Occupant Load sign (4 inch letters)
b. Warning-No Lifeguard on Duty sign (4 inch letters)
c. No Diving Allowed sign (depth 6 ft. or less) ( 4 inch letters)
d. Danger: Gaseous Oxidizer-Chlorine sign (4 inch letters)
e. Emergency Phone Number sign
f. Artificial Respiration Procedures sign
____ Yes Show or note on plans
3120B
#46
Pool is located indoors and is ventilated according to Section 605 of the Uniform Building Code.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
3121B
#47
Pool equipment room is mounted on a Portland cement concrete or similar floor material and
sloped ¼ in./ft. to floor drain.
____ Yes ____ No Show or note on plans
3122B
#48
The chlorine gas equipment room complies with Sec. 2-9028:
a. Not located below ground level
b. Entry door does not open onto pool or deck
c. Fresh air intake within 6 inches of ceiling
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d. Mechanical exhaust produces 60 air changes/hour and vented to outside air discharge
at least 10 ft. from windows or adjacent bldgs.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
3123B
#49
Recirculation system: (Answer a-h)
a. Discharge flow velocity does not exceed 10 ft./second on inlet piping and
8 ft./second on suction pipe
____ Yes Note on plans
b. All filters, valves, pumps, strainers and equipment requiring adjustments are readily
accessible for repair and replacement
____ Yes Note on plans
c. Pressure gauge on influent and effluent lines
____ Yes Show on plans
d. Flowmeter will be supplied
____ Yes Show on plans
e. Vacuum gauge on suction type filters
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
f. Hair and lint strainer is provided on the suction side of the recirculation pump
____ Yes Show on plans
g. Backwash piping and valves to be installed. The backwash will go to
__________________________________
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
h. Valves area easily accessible and not located under decking. They are marked for
identification.
____ Yes Note on plans
3126B
#50
The pump capacity is designed at which of the following heads? (please circle the letter)
a. Pressure D.E. 60 ft. head
b. Vacuum D.F. 40 ft. head
c. Rapid Sand 45 ft. head
d. Hi rate sand 60 ft. head
e. Cartridge filter min 60 ft. head
3127B
#51
There is a permanently installed refill line to pool, (Spas, temp. pools, and pools less than 1500 gal.
are exempt), with air gaps, vacuum breaker or double check valve.
____ Yes Show & note on plans
3127B
#52
Pool refill inlets not less than 1 inch or less than 2 pipe diameters above overflow rim for air-gap
separation.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3127B
#53
Pool refill inlet is protected with a backflow prevention device.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3129B
#54
A rapid sand filter is being installed. If filtration rate does not exceed 3 gpm/sq. ft. Backwash is not
less that 12 gpm/sq. ft. of filter area.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
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3130B
#55
A diatomaceous earth filter is being installed. If filtration rate does not exceed 2 gpm /sq. ft. or 2 ½
gpm for continuous feeding for filter aid for pools 2000 sq. ft. or more.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
3131B
#56
A high rate sand filter is being installed. If filtration rate does not exceed 15 gpm/sq. ft.; its
backwash minimum is 15 gpm.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
3131B
#57
#57A
A cartridge filter is being installed. If filtration rate does not exceed 0.375 gpm/sq. ft.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
Cleaning sink installed. _____Yes
3132B
#58
The chemical feeders comply with Section 3132B.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3133B
#59
The disinfectant feeders comply with Section 3133B.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3133B
#60
Chlorine gas to be used. Scales provided.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3133B
#61
Chlorine gas piping is not located outside equipment room.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
3134B
#62
Skimmers: (surface area less than 5000 sq. ft.) (Answer a-e if applicable)
a. One skimmer for each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof is provided and capable of
withdrawing 75% of required recirculation capacity
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
b. Skimmer is built-in type, recessed into pool wall, individually adjustable for rate of flow,
automatically adjusts to variations in pool level within 4 inches, has a removable and cleanable
screen or basket, and is provided with an air lock protective device to prevent air
leakage into recirculation system
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
c. Skimmer located in relation to pool inlets so as to aid recirculation and skimming
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
d. Skimmer flow rate does not exceed 80 gpm
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
e. Anti-hair catching equalizer line covers provided
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
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313B4
#63
Perimeter overflow: (surface area over 5000 sq. ft.) (Answer a-h if applicable)
a. Capable of withdrawing 75% of required recirculation capacity
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
b. Overflow channel not less than 3 inches deep and 3 inches wide. The opening
beneath deck into channel minimum of 4 inches
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
c. Channel lip is no greater than 12 inches below top of deck, with rounded lip edge with
maximum thickness of 2 ½ inches for top 2 inches and minimum thickness of 1 inch for
top 2 inches
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
d. Channel outlet minimum 2 ½ inches in diameter
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
e. Not more than 15 ft. apart and channel slope to outlets not less than ¼ inch/ft.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
f. Channel drain shall not be less than 1.5 times area of outlet piping
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
g. Surge tank storage minimum 1 gals/sq. ft. of surface area:
Size: ______________________________
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
h. Automatic surge flow control to make-up water with manual over ride for maintaining pool
water level provided
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
3134B &
3108B
#64
Bottom Drains: (Answer a-d)
a. Pool can be drained through two bottom drains. The drain goes to
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
b. They are covered by a protective cover whose opening does not exceed ½ inch in its
smaller dimension
____ Yes Show or note on plans
c. Grates removable only with tools
____ Yes Note on plans
d. Must have 2 main drains with at least 2 feet separation to prevent a suction hazard to
bathers
____ Yes Show on plans
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3134B
#65
Inlets: (Answer a-f)
a. Minimum of two inlets for first 10,000 gal. and one inlet for each additional 10,000
gal. or fractional part. There are ______________ inlets
b. Located not less than 18 inches below waterline (spa and wading pools exempt)
____ Yes ____ No Show & note on plans
c. Inlets do not protrude greater than 1 ¼ inch into pool and are rounded or smooth
____ Yes ____ No Note on plans
d. Inlets are separated by at least 10 ft. and are located so as to ensure uniform circulation
____ Yes ____ No Show & note on plans
e. Pools greater than 40 ft. in width: has 1 floor inlet/10,000 gal. or fractional part thereof
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show & note on plans
f. Provisions have been made for adjusting the volume (floor inlets only) and direction of
flow from the wall inlets
____ Yes ____ No Note on plans
3136B
#66
A built-in or portable type vacuum cleaning system has been provided.
____ Yes Note on plans
3137B
#67
Waste Disposal: (Answer a-e)
a. The backwash goes to _______________________(septic systems not allowed)
b. If D.E. filter, there is a receiving chamber, e.g. floor sink, which catches waste D.E.
____ Yes ____ Not Applicable Show on plans
c. Sumps and drain piping have sufficient capacity to receive pool system backwash without
overflowing the sump receiver
____ Yes Note on plans
d. A sight glass on waste discharge line from filter provided. Exception: air gap visible to
operator during backwash operation
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Show or note on plans
e. There is no direct connection of the pool or its recirculation system with the sanitary
sewer, storm drain or drainage system
___ Yes ____ No Show or note on plans
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3-680-6
#68
Electrical Requirements: (Answer a-d)
a. Electrical receptacles are located at least 10 ft. from the inside walls of the pool
____ Yes ____ No Note on plans
b. Electrical receptacles located within 15 ft. of the inside walls are protected by ground-
fault circuit interrupter
____ Yes ____ No Note on plans
c. A receptacle that provides power to permanently installed pool recirculating pump
motor is located between 5 and 10 ft. from the inside wall of a pool or spa but is a single,
locking grounding type.
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
d. Underwater lighting and area lighting is provided. It meets all electrical provisions of
Article #680 of the National Electrical Code, e.g. GFCI.
____ Yes ____ No Show or note on plans
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Gas Chlorination:
a. All of Section 65547, Title 22
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
b. All of Section 2-9028, Title 24
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
c. All of Section 2-9041, (c), Title 24
____ Yes ____ No ____ Not Applicable Note on plans
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Have provisions for accessibility to the physically handicapped been made.
____ Yes Show or note on plans
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Contractor/Designer Signature License Number Date
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Plans checked by Approved ___ Yes ___ No Date