Changes or Adoption of California Laws Affecting Pools and Spas:
Adoption and enforcement may differ between different counties or jurisdictions

    
Pumps: Circulation pumps on pools may not be capacitor start or permanent split phase
Applies to in-ground residential only.
Effective 01/01/08  (Title 20).

Circulation pumps on pools must have a base horsepower (service factor x rated horsepower) not greater than 1.0 which limits pumps to 1/2hp full rated or they must be either 2 speed or variable speed. This includes new installation, motor repairs and pump replacements.
Applies to in-ground residential only.
Effective 01/01/08 (Title 20).

      
Controls: Controls for pool pumps must have the ability to operate at least 2-speeds of a pump with the default on position being low speed. This includes repairs where only the control is being replaced (time clocks for example) and the single speed pump is not.
Applies to in-ground residential only.
Effective 01/01/08 (Title 20).