Swimming Pool Removal Permit Requirements
This permit will allow an existing swimming pool to be removed or filled in.
A demolition permit is required for the removal of all pools. Permits are required prior to the demolition work.
Following is a listing of the general requirements based on the 2010 California Building Code and 2010 California Residential Code. This brochure is intended to provide general information, contact the Building Safety Division for any questions or additional information.
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Swimming pools shall be drained to the sanitary sewer clean out. Swimming pools shall not be drained to street, gutter or storm drain. If the property is on a septic system and there is no sanitary sewer clean out, contact the Public Works Environmental Division at (408) 730-7270 for guidance.
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If the shell of the pool is to remain, a minimum of four holes (each a minimum one foot in diameter) shall be drilled into the bottom of the pool floor or septic tank (one of the holes shall be at the deepest point).
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The pool shell shall be filled with crushed rock material (3/4” minimum size to 1-1/2” maximum size) for a minimum of 12" deep at the bottom and then clean fill, or other approved material, can be added on top to match adjacent grade level.
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If a structure is to be constructed above or near the filled area, a geotechnical report/letter prepared by a soils engineer will be required.
The Swimming Pool Removal Permit is NOT available on-line if you are:
- Placing any structures over the pool.
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If the condition above applies, the permit shall be issued at the One-Stop
Permit Center, City Hall, 456 W Olive Avenue. Specific process information
is available at the
Building Division web site.
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Inspections
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Two inspections are required for pool removals. The in-progress inspection should be scheduled when the holes along the pool floor have been drilled and before the pool is filled. The final inspection should be scheduled after all work is completed.
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