Public Pool/Spa Login Checklist
Building Services & Civil Enforcement
801-535-6000
Updated 2/2024
The design and construction of public swimming pools and spas is primarily regulated by the Utah Administrative Code Title R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools, which is administered by the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Public Pool means a swimming pool, spa pool, wading pool, or special purpose pool facility which is not a private residential pool and may be above ground or in-ground.
Other elements of the pool construction are regulated by the State Construction and Fire Codes, including the currently adopted ICC codes (IBC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, etc.), National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and Statewide Amendments. These codes are enforced by Salt Lake City Building Services.
Please complete the subsequent login checklist. If you believe an item is not applicable (N/A) to your project, you must provide an explanation in the box(es) provided. Be advised that, if you feel an item is not applicable (n/a) to your project, you must provide a reason prior to signing this form. General Requirements
- Provide the complete set of plans stamped and ‘approved’ by the Salt Lake County Health Department
- Provide a site plan unless included as part of the plans approved by the Health Department. The site plans should show lot lines, fences or other barriers, location of pool equipment, and locations of gas, water and electrical lines, including utility-owned lines.
- Provide plans for accessibility features of the pool as required by the 2021 International Building Code Chapter 11.
- Provide additional plans as necessary to show compliance with the building code requirements listed below.
Fuel Gas Requirements
- The fuel gas work shall comply with the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code.
- A gas pipe sizing diagram shall show that the gas piping system has been sized per IFGC 402
- A fuel gas appliance shall not be located in a prohibited location per IFGC 303.3.
- Combustion air shall be provided per IFGC 304. Venting of appliances shall be in accordance with IFGC 503
- Pool and spa heaters shall be listed and labeled as tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.56/CSA 4.7 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Electrical Requirements
- The electrical work shall comply with the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
- Overhead electrical wires shall have the following minimum clearances: 22.5 feet in any direction from the maximum water level and from the base of a diving platform; 10 feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.
- Wiring methods in a corrosive environment in a pool equipment room shall be listed and identified for this use.
- Wiring methods installed in a corrosive environment at the pool shall comply with NEC requirements.
- Electrical equipment shall be listed and installed per NEC 110.3(B), 680.3.
Additional Information Needed
Enter the total job value for electrical work only – $
Enter the BTU’s of the heater providing service to the pool/spa – BTU
Please be aware the Public Utilities Department may assess additional fees. For questions about Public Utilities fees or permitting, please contact Public Utilities directly; 801-483-6727.
After completing this form, please upload it into the ‘City Required Forms’ folder in ProjectDox