Forms & Permits: Body Art, Massage, Pools
Body Art
San Mateo County Environmental Health Services is the local agency responsible for implementing the Safe Body Art Act in San Mateo County. Effective July 1, 2012, the law requires body art be performed in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent the potential spread of blood-borne diseases. It establishes specific requirements for body art facilities and practitioners, as well as limited requirements for mechanical piercing.
Massage Businesses
Environmental Health Services (EHS) is responsible for inspecting massage businesses in unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.
Adhering to the Massage Business Ordinance, the County is responsible for providing a safer, more lawful work environment that contributes to a healthier community.
New Massage Businesses
If you are a new owner or business, please review this process
before submitting an application:
Massage Business Registration Process
Once you have reviewed the Registration Process, please see the below forms and regulations:
Keeping Your Public Pool Clean
Program Overview:
School, hotel, apartment, condominium, and homeowner association swimming pools are considered public and are inspected by Environmental Health Services staff twice each year.
Program Resources:
Permit Application
- Recreational Health Plan Review Process
- Pool and Spa Replastering and Remodeling Requirements
- Pool Construction Inspection Checklist (Sample)
- Pool Closure Criteria
- Pool Chemical Recording Chart
- Pool and Spa Demolition Procedures
- How to Respond to a Fecal Accident
- Pool and Spa Safety Signs
- Pool/Spa Self Inspection Checklist
- VGB Cover Replacement Flow Chart
- Public Swimming Pool or Spa Variance Request Application Packet
- Lock Boxes Frequently Asked Questions
- Major Remodel Worksheet
- Power Saving and Power Outage Guidelines
- Pool Cover Requirements
- Equipment/VGB Replacement Scope of Work
- Pool and Spa Application
- 2023 Pool Code
- Read more