Above Ground Swimming Pools & Listed Package Unit Spas
The following information pertains to above ground units only. See the in-ground page for information on in-ground units.
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Above Ground Listed Package Unit Spas
Above Ground Swimming Pools: Under 5,000 Gallons | Over 5,000 Gallons
| Above Ground Listed Package Unit Spas |
 Before beginning your project, there are steps to take to make sure your project will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
| Step 1: Determine Special Development Conditions |
Before determining if a permit is required for my project, are there any State requirements or City of Rocklin special development conditions that I need to know about?
Yes. The above ground listed package unit spa installation shall meet the California requirements for safety barriers. from the house to the spa. Please see the Pool Regulations page for more details. You should also determine if there are any special development conditions for your project. Please contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120 for general information. In some cases, you may need to contact individual divisions. In addition, you should also determine if there are any CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) or other deed restrictions for your subdivision and/or property. You may want to contact your homeowner's association for more information. Once you have determined the applicable conditions for your project, you will need to determine if a building permit is required for your project.
| Step 2: Determine If Permit Is Required |
Is a building permit required for an above ground listed package unit spa?
An electrical permit is required when new electrical work is necessary to connect the spa or when a spa needs to have a hard wired connection to an existing circuit.
Are there any types of above ground listed package unit spas that do not require an electrical permit?
Yes, an above ground listed package unit spa with a factory-installed cord that is plugged into an existing 110 volt GFCI outlet does not require an electrical permit. Although this type of work is exempt from a building permit the project shall comply with Article 680 of the California Electrical Code, have proper placement and clearances, and be installed per the installation manual. If you have questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120.
If my project requires an electrical permit, what plans and forms do I need to submit to the City of Rocklin Building Division?
The following forms are provided for your convenience. Original signatures are required to obtain a permit. Please do not fax.
Where do I submit my plans and forms?
Building Division
Administration Building 1st Floor
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
| Step 3: Project Review/Plan Approval |
After I submit the plans and forms, what happens next?
Generally, these types of permit submittals can be issued over-the-counter with a minimum permit fee. (Please visit our Fees page for details.)
| Step 4: Fees And Permit Issuance |
Once I pay the fees and my permit is issued, can I start the electrical work associated with my above ground spa?
Yes. Once your fees are paid and the permit is issued, you may begin the electrical work associated with your spa. | Step 5: Building Inspections |
Once my permit is issued and the project begins, should I request inspections from the City of Rocklin Building Division?
Yes. Inspections that follow the issuance of the permit are provided to ensure that work completed on your project meets current building health and safety codes and standards. To learn how to schedule an inspection, please visit our Residential Building Inspection page. | Step 6: Project Completion |
Once my project passes its final inspection, is there anything else I need to do?
No. After your project passes the final inspection, your project will be considered complete.
Related Forms, Handouts, Resources
Questions?
Contact the Building Division at 916.625.5160.
Please note: Every project is different and the process may vary slightly. The information provided is for general reference only. Above Ground Swimming Pools
Under 5,000 Gallons |
 Before beginning your project, there are steps to take to make sure your project will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
| Step 1: Determine Special Development Conditions |
Before determining if a permit is required for my project, are there any State requirements or City of Rocklin special development conditions that I need to know about?
Yes. The installation shall meet the California requirements for safety barriers from the house to the spa. Please see the Pool Regulations page for more details. You should also determine if there are any special development conditions for your project. Please contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120 for general information. In some cases, you may need to contact individual divisions. In addition, you should also determine if there are any CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) or other deed restrictions for your subdivision and/or property. You may want to contact your homeowner's association for more information. Once you have determined the applicable conditions for your project, you will need to determine if a building permit is required for your project.
| Step 2: Determine If Permit Is Required |
Is a building permit required for an above pool that is under 5,000 Gallons?
A permit is required when:
-new electrical work is necessary to connect the pool
-when a pool needs to have a hard wired connection to an existing circuit
-when the pool is not installed entirely above ground
-the pool is 24 inches or more deep
Is there any type of above ground pool that does not need a building permit?
Pools that do not need a building permit must be less than 24 inches deep, not exceed 5,000 gallons, be installed entirely above ground, AND have a factory-installed cord that is plugged into an existing 110 volt GFCI outlet. Although this type of work is exempt from a building permit the project shall comply with Article 680 of the California Electrical Code, have proper placement and clearances, and be installed per the installation manual. If you have questions regarding these requirements, please contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120.
If I need an electrical permit for my pool, what plans and forms do I need to submit?
The following forms are provided for your convenience. Original signatures are required to obtain a permit. Please do not fax.
Where do I submit my forms and plans?
Building Division
Administration Building 1st Floor
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
| Step 3: Project Review/project approval |
After I submit the forms and plans, what happens next?
Generally, these types of permit submittals can be issued over-the-counter with a minimum permit fee. (Please visit our Fees page for details.) | Step 4: Fees and Permit Issuance |
Once I pay the fees and my permit is issued, can I start the electrical work associated with my project?
Yes. Once your fees are paid and the permit is issued, you may begin the electrical work associated with your project. | Step 5: Building Inspections |
Once my permit is issued and the project begins, should I request inspections from the City of Rocklin Building Division?
Yes. Inspections that follow the issuance of the permit are provided to ensure that work completed on your project meets current building health and safety codes and standards. To learn how to schedule an inspection, please visit our Residential Building Inspection page. | Step 6: Project Completion |
Once my project passes its final inspection, is there anything else I need to do?
No. After your project passes the final inspection, your project will be considered complete. Related Forms, Handouts, & Resources
Questions?
Contact the Building Division at 916.625.5160. Please note: Every project is different and the process may vary slightly. The information provided is for general reference only.
Above Ground Swimming Pools
Over 5,000 Gallons |
 Before beginning your project, there are steps to take to make sure your project will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
| Step 1: Determine Special Development Conditions |
Before determining if a permit is required for my project, are there any State requirements or City of Rocklin special development conditions that I need to know about?
Yes. The installation shall meet the California requirements for safety barriers from the house to the spa. Please see the Pool Regulations page for more details. You should also determine if there are any special development conditions for your project. Please contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120 for general information. In addition, you should also determine if there are any CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) or other deed restrictions for your subdivision and/or property. You may want to contact your homeowner's association for more information. In some cases, you may need to contact individual divisions. Once you have determined the applicable conditions for your project, you will need to determine if a building permit is required for your project.
| Step 2: Determine If Permit Is Required |
Is a building permit required for an above pool that is over 5,000 Gallons?
Yes, a building permit is required for all above ground pools over 5,000 gallons. Once your application, supporting documents, and plans are submitted, they are reviewed by staff to ensure that the pool meets minimum life safety requirements and the project is in compliance with the City of Rocklin zoning ordinance and development standards.
What plans and forms do I need to submit to the City of Rocklin Building Division?
The following forms are provided for your convenience. Original signatures are required to obtain a permit. Please do not fax.
Where do I submit my forms and plans?
Building Division
Administration Building, 1st Floor
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
When the forms and plans are submitted, will a plan check deposit be required?
No, a deposit will not be required. Fees will be collected when the permit is ready for issuance. (Please visit our Fees page for details.)
After I submit my plans, what happens next?
At the time of submittal, the project will be assigned a tracking number (plan check number) that will be used to track the progress of the plans and plan review. The plans will then be distributed by Building staff to the necessary City departments for their review and comment. Upon receipt of the plans, each department will assign a qualified staff member to the project. Each department's staff member will perform an independent review of your project and forward their comments to the person designated on the Project Contact Information Sheet. The contact person is responsible for addressing each department's comments and resubmitting revised plans, as needed. This step will continue until each department's comments have been adequately addressed.
After the plans are approved by all required City departments, what is the next step?
Once all reviewing departments approve the project they will notify the Building Division of their approval. At this time final fees due will be calculated and the project paperwork will be prepared for permit issuance. Once the fees are calculated and the paperwork is ready, the project contact person will be notified. | Step 5: Fees and Permit Issuance |
Once I pay the fees, will my permit be issued and can I start my pool construction at this time?
Yes. Once your plans are approved and all permit fees are paid, the building permit will be issued. After the permit is issued, you may begin the construction of your project. | Step 6: Building Inspections |
Once my permit is issued and the construction begins, should I request inspections from the City of Rocklin Building Division?
Yes. Inspections that follow the issuance of the permit are provided to ensure that work completed on your project meets current building health and safety codes and standards. To learn how to schedule an inspection, please visit our Residential Building Inspection page. | Step 7: Project Completion |
Once my project passes its final inspection, is there anything else I need to do?
No. After your project passes the final inspection, your project will be considered complete.
Related Forms, Handouts, and Resources
Some of the following documents are provided in PDF Format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open these documents.
Questions?
Contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120.
Please note: Every project is different and the process may vary slightly. The information provided is for general reference only. |
