GEORGIA

 

GEORGIA CODE INFORMATION

In the State of Georgia, it is required to have a certified pool operator for all public swimming pools.

Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks Chapter 290-5-57 Rules of Department of Human Resources Public Health Chapter 290-5-57 Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks
States “Section 290-5-57-.22 Operation and Management. All swimming pools and spas covered by this Chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety and proper maintenance of the pool and all physical and mechanical equipment and records.


(1) Training for the operator can be obtained by completion of the National Swimming Pool Foundation's Certified Pool/Spa Operator's Course or state or local training course, if available, or similar course as approved by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section.


Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.

GEORGIA CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA GEORGIA
What is to be recorded TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, & Self-inspection
Water Testing Frequency Daily Testing Amount - not listed, Shocking: Spa-Daily & Pool-Monthly
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) POOL:  1.5-5.0 CL, 2.0-8.0BR
SPA: 3.0-10.0 CL, 2.0-10.0 BR
WADING
: 3.0-10.0 CL
pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.2-8.2 (60-180 alkalinity)
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD replace annually
pH Test Kit Requirements phenol red  .2 increments
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) 0-100 ppm
Water Clarity main drain or blk./white disk visible at deepest point
Turnover Rate POOL: 6 hrs 
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING
: 0.5-1  hr
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: _5ft 15 sq ft, >5ft  18 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft SPA: 9 sq ft 
WADING
: 15 sq ft
Depth Markings POOL: Deck & Pool. rope & floats, line on steps  
SPA: Deck & Pool, line on steps
WADING
: Deck & Pool, line on step
CPO® Required Yes

GEORGIA CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE

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

 

GEORGIA
  2013 DATES 2013 DATES
  FEBRUARY 11-12, 2013 BRUNSWICK, GA
  FEBRUARY 14-15, 2013 ATLANTA, GA
  MARCH 2-3, 2013 SAVANNAH, GA
  MARCH 5-6, 2013 MACON, GA
  MARCH 7-8, 2013 ROME, GA
  APRIL 16-17, 2013 ALBANY, GA
  APRIL 18-19, 2013 BRUNSWICK, GA
  MAY 2-3, 2013 MACON, GA
  MAY 4-5, 2013 ATLANTA, GA
  JULY 20-21, 2013 ALBANY, GA
  JULY 22-23, 2013 ATLANTA, GA
  AUGUST 15-16, 2013 SAVANNAH, GA
  AUGUST 17-18, 2013 MACON, GA
  OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 AUGUSTA, GA
  NOVEMBER 5-6, 2013 MACON, GA
  NOVEMBER 7-8, 2013 ATLANTA, GA

To register by check, print and complete registration form and mail with check to
Pool Operation Management, 68 Edwards Road, Brick, NJ 08723. Please make
checks payable to Pool Operation Management.

To register online by credit card, click here.


STATE COURSE SCHEDULES