Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
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Inspection and permit information
Inspections
Use this checklist to prepare for your inspection.
Permit requirements
Pools and spas need an annual permit unless properly removed.
Pool and spa safety signs
To prevent injuries, post rules where they are easy to see. Add pictures and symbols for easy understanding.
Create your own pool and spa safety signs.
Closed for the season?
Pools or spas that won’t open this year still need a permit. Contact us to change your permit. The fee is $165 a year for each inactive pool or spa.
Permit fees cover the cost of inspections to make sure pools and spas are secure to prevent drowning.
Questions?
Contact us at communitysafety@tpchd.org or (253) 798-4430, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Resources
- Community Safety Program Fees.
- Washington State Regulations for Water Recreation Facilities—Review regulations before you design your facility and submit your Water Recreation Facility Plan Review application.