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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 8.36 Public Swimming Pools

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pasadena

Cite as: Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 · Text as of 2026-10-04

8.36.010 - Closing of pool.

Failure of any person to comply with any law or rule or regulation of the California Department of Public Health or the city health officer relative to public swimming pools shall be deemed sufficient cause for immediate closing of the swimming pool by the health officer. No person shall open, maintain or conduct any public swimming pool during the term of such suspension, and until the health officer has made tests and investigation to assure the safe and sanitary operation of the pool.

(Ord. 5176 § 13 (part), 1974; Ord. 4898 § 9, 1968; Ord. 4498 § 11.03, 1959)

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8.36.020 - Proposed plans submitted for health officer review.

The owner of any proposed public swimming pool shall submit plans and specifications for the proposed facilities to the health officer for his review and approval in advance of the issuance of any building or plumbing permit or of the excavation or construction of said facilities. In addition to plans and specifications, the owner shall submit whatever additional data the health officer may request to permit him to determine if the proposed facilities comply with the California Department of Public Health Regulations and local regulations.

(Ord. 5176 § 14, 1974; Ord. 4498 § 11.04, 1959)

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8.36.030 - Health department regulations.

The health officer is authorized to make and enforce such rules and regulations pertaining to public swimming pools which are deemed advisable to assure the sanitary and safe design of the pool, the purity and clarity of the swimming pool water, the prevention of the transmission of disease, and the safety of persons making use of the pool.

(Ord. 4498 § 11.05, 1959)

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8.36.040 - Chapter compliance and inspection.

No person shall fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the California Department of Public Health or the city health officer or to oppose or impede the health officer or his deputy in the execution of his duties.

(Ord. 5176 § 13 (part), 1974; Ord. 4498 § 11.06, 1959)

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