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FLORIDA CODE INFORMATION
In the State of Florida, it is required to have a certified pool operator for a public swimming pool for every individual who maintains the cleanliness, water quality and chemical balance. If you are going to perform service work on your pool, pump, filter, etc, you also require a license from the State of Florida. For the state license, you can contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulations at 850-487-1395.
You can view Florida's State Bathing Code here. (excerpt below)
64E-9.018 Public Pool Service Technician Certification
An individual who services a public pool by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality and chemical balance of public pools shall be certified. To be certified an indiviual must demonstrate knowledge of public pools. Examples of such knowledge include: pool cleaning, general pool maintenance, make-up water supply, bacteriological, chemical and physical quality of water and water purification, testing, treatment, and disinfection procedures. To ensure that the pool technicians are knowledgeable, said technician shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the department of at least16 hours in length and shall pass a test acceptable to the department. Certification is conferred upon an individual and is nontransferable. Certification does not imply any licensure and specifically not that of contractor as regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation under Section 489.105(3)(j), (k), or (l), F.S. A certified pool technician may not affect the structural integrity of the pool or equipment, and shall not delegate work to others, including employees, that are not themselves certified under this section, or otherwise exempt from this provision per Chapter 514, F.S.
Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.
FLORIDA CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
FLORIDA |
| What is to be recorded |
TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid, Alkalinity, Calcium, Gauge Reading, Flow Rate & Bather Load |
| Water Testing Frequency |
At least once every 24 hours |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
POOL: Indoor 1.0-5.0, Outdoor 1.0-10.0 CH, 1.5-10.0 BR,
SPA: 2.0-10.0 CH, 3.0-10.0 BR,
WADING: 2.0-10.0 CH, 3.0-10.0 BR |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
7.2-7.8 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD replace yearly |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
phenol red |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
≤ 100 ppm for Pools, ≤ 40 ppm for Spas |
| Water Clarity |
0.5 or less NTU & main drain must be readily visible from pool deck |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 4 x's/day
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 1 hr |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: 1 bather per 5 GPM Flow Rate
SPA: 10 sq ft
WADING: Average of 1 bather/20sq ft & 5 GPM Flow |
| Depth Markings |
Transition lines: 2"- 6" tile line & rope and floats Deck & Pool (4" and Spelled Out 'FT' and 'IN') 2" line or tile on Rise/Run of step edges & benches |
| CPO® Required |
Yes, to service pool (& some counties) |
FLORIDA CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes run from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Photo Identification required for registration)
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FLORIDA |
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2012 DATES |
2012 DATES |
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January 14-15, 2012 |
Boca Raton, FL |
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January 19-20, 2012 |
Daytona Beach, FL |
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January 21-22, 2012 |
Gainesville, FL |
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January 21-22, 2012 |
Miami, FL (SPANISH) |
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February 2-3, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL |
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February 9-10, 2012 |
Orlando, FL |
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February 11-12, 2012 |
Jacksonville, FL |
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February 11-12, 2012 |
Tampa, FL |
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February 18-19, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (SPANISH) |
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March 1-2, 2012 |
Miami, FL |
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March 3-4, 2012 |
Melbourne, FL |
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March 10-11, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL (SPANISH) |
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March 17-18, 2012 |
Kissimmee, FL |
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March 29-30, 2012 |
Orlando, FL |
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March 31-April 1, 2012 |
Jacksonville, FL |
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April 5-6, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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April 12-13, 2012 |
Pensacola, FL |
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April 14-15, 2012 |
Tallahassee, FL |
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April 28-29, 2012 |
Boca Raton, FL |
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May 5-6, 2012 |
Fort Myers, FL |
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May 17-18, 2012 |
Miami, FL |
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May 19-20, 2012 |
Miami, FL (SPANISH) |
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May 31-June 1, 2012 |
Orlando, FL |
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June 2-3, 2012 |
Tampa, FL |
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June 7-8, 2012 |
Jacksonville, FL |
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June 9-10, 2012 |
Daytona Beach, FL |
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June 9-10, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL (SPANISH) |
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June 21-22, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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July 19-20, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL |
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July 21-22, 2012 |
Sarasota, FL |
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July 21-22, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (SPANISH) |
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July 21-22, 2012 |
Pensacola, FL |
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August 2-3, 2012 |
Melbourne, FL |
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August 4-5, 2012 |
Orlando, FL |
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August 9-10, 2012 |
Naples, FL |
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August 11-12, 2012 |
St. Petersburg, FL |
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August 18-19, 2012 |
Miami, FL |
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August 25-26, 2012 |
Miami, FL (SPANISH) |
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September 10-11, 2012 |
Key West, FL |
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September 13-14, 2012 |
Daytona Beach, FL |
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September 20-21, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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September 22-23, 2012 |
Kissimmee, FL |
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September 22-23, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (SPANISH) |
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October 11-12, 2012 |
Fort Myers, FL |
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October 13-14, 2012 |
Tampa, FL |
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October 18-19, 2012 |
Jacksonville, FL |
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October 20-21, 2012 |
Melbourne, FL |
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October 27-28, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL |
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November 1-2, 2012 |
Orlando, FL |
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November 3-4, 2012 |
Naples, FL |
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November 17-18, 2012 |
West Palm Beach, FL (SPANISH) |
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December 6-7, 2012 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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December 13-14, 2012 |
St. Peterburg, FL |
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.
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