Swimming pool permit rules in Marin County, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Construction of a swimming pool in unincorporated Marin County requires a building permit issued by the Community Development Agency Building and Safety Division, which enforces the adopted California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Energy Codes.
Under MCC § 19.04.010, Marin County has adopted the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Energy Code, and California Green Building Standards Code (all in their 2013 editions, as amended). The Building and Safety Division (MCC § 19.04.020) is responsible for plan review, permit issuance, and inspections. Permit application expirations are governed by MCC § 19.04.050: applications expire if a permit is not issued within one year of planning approval. Permits expire under MCC § 19.04.055 if work has not substantially commenced within one year of issuance, or if work is not completed within two years. Permit fees are set by the master fee and service schedule adopted by the Board of Supervisors (MCC § 19.04.032), with a 5% technology enhancement surcharge.
Performing pool construction without a permit triggers MCC § 19.04.029 penalties: fines of 2 to 4 times the permit fee, with each day a separate offense. The Chief Building Official may record a notice of violation and lien against the property under MCC § 19.04.033, and may withhold further permits or utility connections under MCC § 19.04.034.
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