Residential In-Ground Swimming Pools and Spas
Before beginning constructing or installing an in-ground pool or an in-ground spa, 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 building permit is required for my project, is there any specific information I need to know from the City of Rocklin?
Yes. You should 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 Building Permit Is Required |
Is a building permit required for an in-ground swimming pool or an in-ground spa?
Yes, all in-ground pool and in-ground spa construction requires a permit. Once your application, supporting documents, and plans are submitted, they are reviewed by staff to ensure that construction 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. 2 sets of Erosion & Sediment Control Plans 2 sets of either Steel Schedules or Fiberglass Schedules (depending on type of pool). Schedules must be originally signed, sealed and dated by a California registered Engineer.
Where do I submit my plans and forms?
Building Division
Administration Building, 1st Floor
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
When the plans and forms 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, Resources
Some of these 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.
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