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Water Recreation Facility Construction Permit

For new construction or modification of an existing Water Recreation Facility for the public (swimming pool, spa, wading pool, spray feature, water park, or water feature), you will need to obtain a permit. Who you get the permit application from depends upon which county the construction is occurring.

Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, or Spokane County

For facilities in Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, or Spokane County, you need to contact and get a permit application from their local health department.

All Other Counties

For all other Water Recreation Facilities outside the counties listed above, follow the instructions below. Note: If you plan to construct a Water Park or Water Feature, schedule a pre-design meeting with Gary Fraser before you develop your detailed plan.

Step 1:
Fee and Plan Submittal Forms (PDF 61KB) - Type in the information and save or print the forms before closing your browser. For more information on fees, see the Fee Policy (PDF 61KB).

Step 2:
Print, sign, and mail the Fee Submittal Form with fee payment to:

WA Department of Health
Office of Financial Services

PO Box 1099

Olympia, WA 98507-1099

Make check payable to: WA DOH Water Recreation

Step 3:
Print and mail the Plan Submittal Form with appropriate specifications and plan details to:

WA Department of Health

Water Recreation Program

243 Israel Rd SE

Tumwater, WA 98501

Plan Details

Swimming Pool Plan Detail (PDF 122KB)

Spa Pool Plan Detail (PDF 120KB)

Wading Pool Plan Detail (PDF 137KB)

Spray Feature Plan Detail (PDF 96KB)

Water Park Facility and Water Features Plan Detail (PDF 166KB)

Note: This permit is not for single-family residential home pools. Contact your county or city building department to see what you need for building a pool at your home.

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