The Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel is the Recreational Health Plan Review Application that the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) uses for minor remodels and VGB drain cover replacement(s) at pools, spas, waders, spraygrounds and similar bodies of water. It is one of the Sacramento County pools forms and covers remodel work, equipment changes, replastering and drain cover replacements for fiscal year 2026-2027. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by EMD.
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What is Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel – Sacramento County, CA?
The Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel is the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) application for plan review of minor remodel work and VGB drain cover replacement(s) on a pool, spa, wader, sprayground or other body of water, printed for FY 2026-2027.
The form is titled Recreational Health Plan Review Application, Minor Remodel / VGB Drain Cover Replacement(s). It is submitted to EMD Plan Review and describes the facility, the contractor, the type of body of water, the scope of work and the existing or new equipment: recirculation pump, main drain, equalizer lines and jet or feature suction.
The applicant picks one of three plan review fee codes:
- PE 1725 – Minor Remodel With Inspection: total equipment replacement and modifications to plumbing, sumps, enclosure, decking or ancillary facilities; includes initial review, 2 resubmittals and 1 inspection.
- PE 1726 – Minor Remodel Without Inspection: replacing multiple pieces of equipment or suction covers, with no plumbing or sump modifications; includes initial review and 2 resubmittals.
- PE 1727 – Single Equipment Replacement: replacing a single piece of equipment; includes initial review and 2 resubmittals.
EMD Plan Review application and approval expire one year after the date of submittal. EMD's pools forms page lists a separate Application for Rec Health Plan Review - New Construction (2026-2027), which is a different form from this one.
Who needs to file Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel – Sacramento County, CA?
Use this form if you are planning remodel work, equipment changes, replastering or drain cover replacement(s) at a facility with a pool, spa, wader, sprayground or other body of water, and EMD Plan Review must review the work. The form has a contractor/plan contact block that asks for a license number and license type (C36, C53, C61/D35), so it is typically completed by or with the contractor doing the work.
- Submit one form for each body of water. A facility with several bodies of water specifies the designated body of water on the form.
- List every modification, upgrade and addition planned for the renovation, even when several contractors perform the work. The form warns that the scope of work may require an additional plan submittal.
- Choose the fee code that matches the work: PE 1725, PE 1726 or PE 1727.
This form is not for new construction: EMD lists a separate Application for Rec Health Plan Review - New Construction (2026-2027). The form does not describe a separate process for someone signing on the applicant's behalf.
When to file Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel – Sacramento County, CA
Submit the form when you plan remodel work, equipment changes, replastering or drain cover replacement(s) that EMD Plan Review must review. The form prints no calendar due date for the application itself. It is labeled FY 2026-2027, and EMD Plan Review application and approval expire one year after the date of submittal.
Two time limits are printed on the form:
- Fees not paid within 30 days of requested payment result in cancellation of the submittal.
- The AB-1020 compliance form must be submitted to EMD Plan Review within 30 days to complete certification.
Contact EMD Plan Review at (916) 874-6010 if you are unsure how these periods apply to your project.
Documents you need
- Specification sheets for the equipment and supporting documents, attached to the form as the submittal instructions require.
- A Top View schematic diagram showing the plumbing layout and equipment layout, including all plumbing modifications, drawn on the form's diagram/description section.
- A Side View of the hand rail and stairs with dimensions, included with the diagram.
- Detail for hand rails and for coping, only if those items are checked in the scope of work.
- Fence plans, only if fencing is checked in the scope of work.
- The AB-1020 compliance form, submitted to EMD Plan Review within 30 days to complete certification.
How to fill out Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel – Sacramento County, CA
Enter facility and site details
Fill in Name of Facility and its phone number, then the Site Address, City and Zip. Leave the Office Use Only boxes at the top blank.
Enter contractor information
Under Contractor/Plan Contact, add the contact's name and phone number, Email, License # and Lic. Type (C36, C53 or C61/D35).
Select the plan review fee code
Check PE 1725, PE 1726 or PE 1727 according to the work described beside each option. The fee amounts are printed on the form.
Identify the body of water
Under CHECK ONE, mark POOL, SPA, WADER, SPRAYGROUND or OTHER. If the facility has multiple bodies of water, specify the designated one on the line provided.
Check the scope of work
Check all items that apply, such as Resurfacing, Drain cover replacement, Pump replacement or Replace/modify plumbing. Include every modification, upgrade and addition, regardless of how many contractors perform the work.
Draw the diagram and description
Draw a Top View schematic of the plumbing and equipment layout with all plumbing modifications, plus a Side View of the hand rail and stairs with dimensions.
Complete general pool or spa information
Enter Total Gallons, Turnover Rate (gpm), Turnover Time, # of Skimmers, Autofill (Yes or No), Sanitizer Requirement, Filter, Sanitizer and any Notes.
Describe the recirculation pump
Give Make, Model, Quantity and HP, mark Existing or New, and enter the Max Flow Rate @ 60TDH (gpm).
Describe main drain and covers
Mark the Main Drain Configuration and Existing or New, then enter the suction cover Make, Model, Quantity, Floor or Wall, Cover Rating, Pipe Size and Sump Depth, plus the Recirculation SVRS make and model.
Describe equalizer lines
Mark the Equalizer Configuration and Existing or New, then enter the equalizer cover Make, Model, Quantity, Floor or Wall, Cover Rating, Pipe Size and Sump Depth.
Describe jet or feature equipment
If it applies, enter the Jet / Feature Pump Make, Model, Quantity, HP and Max Flow Rate @ 40TDH (gpm). Mark the Jet / Feature Configuration, then enter its cover details and SVRS make and model.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every section is complete, since incomplete forms are not accepted. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, attach specification sheets and supporting documents, and follow How to submit.
How to submit Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel – Sacramento County, CA
The form is submitted to the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD). It names one address and two ways to ask questions.
- By delivery to EMD: Environmental Management Department, 11080 White Rock Rd, Ste 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
- By phone: EMD Plan Review, (916) 874-6010, for questions or additional submittal instructions.
- By email: [email protected], for questions or additional submittal instructions.
Attach specification sheets and supporting documents, and submit one form for each body of water. Incomplete forms are not accepted. A plan review fee applies under the fee code you select; the amounts are on the form, and EMD requests payment, which must be made within 30 days of the request. The form does not state the payment methods, so ask EMD Plan Review. After submitting, send the AB-1020 compliance form to EMD Plan Review within 30 days to complete certification. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete form: the instructions say incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Combining several bodies of water on one form instead of submitting one form for each body of water.
- Leaving out specification sheets and supporting documents that the instructions require to be attached.
- Listing only your own contractor's work when the scope of work must include all modifications, upgrades and additions, whether or not multiple contractors perform them.
- Checking Fencing, Hand rails or Coping without providing fence plans or the requested detail.
- Letting a fee go unpaid for more than 30 days after payment is requested, which cancels the submittal.
- Forgetting to send the AB-1020 compliance form to EMD Plan Review within 30 days to complete certification.
- Choosing a fee code that does not match the work, such as PE 1727 (single piece of equipment) for a project with plumbing or sump modifications.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Application for Rec Health Plan Review -Minor Remodel?
It is the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) Recreational Health Plan Review Application for minor remodels and VGB drain cover replacement(s). It covers remodel work, equipment changes, replastering and drain cover replacements on a pool, spa, wader, sprayground or other body of water.
Is this form a Sacramento County business license application?
No. This form is a plan review application for pool, spa and similar remodel work, submitted to EMD Plan Review. It is not titled or described as a license. Its application and approval expire one year after the date of submittal.
Which fee code should I choose: PE 1725, PE 1726 or PE 1727?
Pick by the work. PE 1725 is for total equipment replacement or modifications to plumbing, sumps, enclosure, decking or ancillary facilities, with an inspection. PE 1726 is for multiple pieces of equipment or suction covers, without inspection. PE 1727 is for a single piece of equipment.
Where do I submit the minor remodel plan review application?
Submit it to the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department, 11080 White Rock Rd, Ste 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. For questions or other submittal instructions, call EMD Plan Review at (916) 874-6010 or email [email protected].
Do I need a separate form for each pool or spa?
Yes. The instructions say to submit one form for each body of water. If the facility has multiple bodies of water, specify the designated body of water on the form.
What happens if I do not pay the fee on time?
The submittal is cancelled. The form states that fees not paid within 30 days of requested payment result in cancellation. The amounts are tied to the fee code you select; ask EMD Plan Review at (916) 874-6010 about how to pay.
How long is the plan review approval valid?
One year. The form states that EMD Plan Review application and approval expire one year after the date of submittal.
What is the AB-1020 compliance form for?
The form says to submit the AB-1020 compliance form to EMD Plan Review within 30 days to complete certification. Contact EMD Plan Review for the form and any further instructions.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to EMD and does not file the application; you submit it through EMD's channels.
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