Public Swimming Pools and Spas-Recreational Health Program
The recreational health program 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.
Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Safety Act
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, became effective on December 19, 2008. This law requires all public swimming pools and spas to be in compliance with specific equipment and construction requirements that will reduce suction entrapment hazards.
This is a federal law being administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Non-compliance is considered a violation of the federal Consumer Product Safety Act which may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
Any work done to bring pools and spas into compliance requires a permit from the County of Santa Clara Environmental Health Division. It is imperative you receive a permit to install anti-entrapment main drain covers and safety vacuum release system before you open your pool or spa for public use.
**New VGB Plan Submittal Requirement Effective June 1st, 2009**
- Plan Check Application
VGB Plan Submittals:
- New VGB Plan Submittal Info Letter
- VGB Plan Check Submittal Checklist
- Notification to Temporarily Plug Equalizer Line
- GFCI Form
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