To protect public health, the Florida Department of Health enforces rules for sanitation and safety standards for public pools in Chapter 64E-9, Florida Administrative Code, through the issuance of operating permits and inspections. Epsom salt float tank(s) fall under the jurisdiction and regulation responsibilities of the Florida Department of Health, as pools.
If you wish to open a public swimming pool, you will need an initial operating permit. Inspections are conducted twice a year and entail, but are not limited to:
- Water quality and chemistry
- Pool cleanliness and safety measures
- Proof of contract with pool service technician or proof of pool operator training
- Pool maintenance records
- Location and condition of bathroom facilities
Permits
After submitting a completed application for a swimming pool operating permit, the jurisdictional local building department must review and approve plans and inspect the pool construct. Once the pool is constructed, DOH-Escambia will inspect the pool for an initial operating permit.
All persons employed to service the pool must have proof of the public pool service technician certification.
Other related applications
Fees
Environmental Public Health bills and fees can be paid in-person, by mail, or online. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks (returned check fee is $25).
- Downtown Service Center (1300 West Gregory St.)
- Open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| 25,000 Gallon or Less Pool Annual Permit | $227 |
| 25,000 Gallon Pool Annual Permit | $467 |
| Exempt Condo Pool (over 32 units) Annual Permit | $119 |
| Exempt Condo Pool (32 units or fewer) Annual Permit | $50 |
| Escambia Initial Operation | $279 |
| Okaloosa, Walton, Washington and Holmes Initial Operation | $150 |
| Santa Rosa Initial Operation | $279 |
| Escambia Modification Review (plan review only), per hour | $40 |
| Santa Rosa Modification Review (plan review only), per hour | $40 |
| Escambia Modification Review Site Visit (Add on to Plan Review fee) | $60 |
| Santa Rosa Escambia Modification Review Site Visit (Add on to Plan Review fee) | $60 |
| Escambia Variance application | $378 |
| Santa Rosa Variance application | $378 |
| Okaloosa, Walton, Washington and Holmes Variance application fee | $300 |
| Re-inspection fee (after 1st re-inspection) | $52 |
| Late Fee | $52 |