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• Swimming Pool Construction

Swimming Pool Construction

This section briefly describes how to hire a swimming pool contractor, how to manage the project and other issues that may surface before during and after construction. It is suggested that consumers get more detailed information in CSLB publications on contracts and swimming pools.

Selecting a Contractor

Swimming pools require a specific kind of contractor. This step tells you who meets the qualifications and how to find the best contractor for your job.

Details to Consider

This step tells you about some important details to consider when contracting to build a swimming pool.

Additional Information and Tips

This step tells has some additional information about consumer warnings and community resources.

ALERT A relatively new law in California requires an anti-entrapment cover for swimming pools whenever one is constructed or whenever home improvement projects are made. January 1, 2007.

Assembly Bill 2977 (Chapter 478, Statutes of 2006)
The Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2006.

(d) Whenever a building permit is issued for the remodel or modification of a single family home with an existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa, the permit shall require that the suction outlet of the existing swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa be upgraded so as to be equipped with an antientrapment cover meeting current standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). (Emphasis Added)