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Public Swimming Pool

Environmental Health permits and conducts inspections for public swimming pools. 
Residential swimming pools and spas are not regulated by the Environmental Health.

 

Public Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations - 1200-23-05

Pool Checklist 

 

Applying for a Pool Permit

Environmental Health is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for new and remodeled public swimming pools and spas.

Physical and/or digital plans must be submitted for review and approval. Please allow up to 14 business days for the review process.

 

For physical plans, mail to:

Hamilton County Health Department

Attention Environmental Health

921 E. 3rd St. Chattanooga, TN 37403

 

For digital plans, email [email protected].

There are no fees for plan review.  Permit fees are due before final permitting.  Annual pool permit fees are $340/year and begin on April 1 of the year.

 

ESTABLISHMENT PERMITTING AND INSPECTION SYSTEM

1200-23-05-.04

 

MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS 

1200-23-5-.03

 

Documents required to be submitted prior to construction:

 

Please submit documents to:

 

[email protected]