Atherton, CA · San Mateo County
Private Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement
Property owners use this agreement to confirm they have read Atherton’s pool safety requirements and will maintain barriers to prevent unauthorized pool entry.
What this form is
Atherton’s Building Department provides this agreement for construction of a new swimming pool or spa, or alteration of an existing one, when the water depth exceeds 24 inches. The owner selects at least two listed drowning-prevention features and signs to confirm they will maintain the safety barriers. The document also provides information about anti-entrapment requirements for pool and spa drains.
Who needs it
Property owners constructing a new pool or spa, or altering an existing one with water deeper than 24 inches, use this agreement.
How to submit it
The document identifies the Town of Atherton Building Department at 80 Fair Oaks Ln., Atherton, California 94027. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This agreement is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner signs to confirm they will maintain the pool safety barriers.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Private Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement.
- 2
Select Safety Features
Select at least two of the seven listed drowning-prevention features.
- 3
Complete And Sign
Enter the property address and building permit number, then sign and date the agreement.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the agreement to the Town of Atherton Building Department at the address shown on the document.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement?
- Property owners constructing a new pool or spa, or altering an existing one with water deeper than 24 inches, use the agreement to select safety features and confirm barrier maintenance.
- Do I need a notary for the Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement?
- No. The agreement is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary.
- How do I submit the Swimming Pool Barrier Agreement?
- The document names the Town of Atherton Building Department at 80 Fair Oaks Ln., Atherton, California 94027, but does not specify a submission method.
- What does the agreement ask the property owner to do?
- Select at least two of the listed drowning-prevention features, sign and date the agreement, and provide the property address and building permit number.