DELAWARE

 

DELAWARE CODE INFORMATION

In the State of Delaware, a Certified Pool Operato®r is now required.

You can view Delaware State Bathing Code here.

In definitions, it states: “Approved Pool Operator” means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has successfully completed pool a operator training course which is approved by the Division.

Pool Operator - The operation of every pool shall be monitored by an approved pool operator. This person may be part of the pool staff or from a private company and shall monitor the pool as often as necessary to maintain compliance with these Regulations.The approved pool operator’s certificate issued by the Division, or a copy, shall be available for viewing by any patron or representative of the Division upon request. The Division reserves the right to revoke the approval of any operator based upon evidence of malfeasance or non-feasance.

DELAWARE CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA MAINE
What is to be recorded TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and Cyanuric Acid
Water Testing Frequency Daily prior to opening, & as necessary (rec every 1-2 hrs)
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max)

POOL: 1.0-5.0 – CL/1.5 - 5.0 – CL w CYA/2.0-6.0 Br                 
SPA
: 2.0-10.0 CL/3.0-10.0 Br

pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.2-7.8
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD
pH Test Kit Requirements phenol red
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) 30-100 ppm (outdoors only)
Water Clarity 6" black disk test visible at deepest point
Turnover Rate

POOL:6 hrs                
SPA
: .25 hrs

WADING: 2 hrs

Bather Load (per bather) Not specified
Depth Markings Deck & Pool
CPO® Required Yes, APPROVED POOL OPERATOR BY DIVISION

DELAWARE CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE

 Classes run from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Photo Identification required for registration)

 

DELAWARE
  April 10-11, 2012 Rehooboth Beach, DE
  April 12-13, 2012 Dover, DE

To register by check, print and complete registration form and mail with check to
Pool Operation Management, 54 Dock Road, Brick, NJ 08723. Please make
checks payable to Pool Operation Management.

To register online by credit card, click here.

 

STATE COURSE SCHEDULES