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MASSACHUSETTS CODE INFORMATION
In the State of Massachusetts, it is required to have a certified pool operator for all public and semi-public swimming pools.
You can view Massachusetts' State Bathing Code here.
105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3/20/98 (Effective 2/20/98) - corrected 105 CMR – 1761 105 CMR 435.00: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SWIMMING POOLS (STATE SANITARY CODE: CHAPTER V)
Section 435.17: Pool Supervision states “
(1) All public and semi-public swimming pools when open for use shall be under the
management of a supervisor, who shall be responsible for all phases of the pool operation. The
pool supervisor may be the property owner, a facility employee or an employee of a contracted
pool service. The pool supervisor shall be available to respond to mechanical and maintenance
problems, and to detect the potential of such problems before they occur. It is not required that
the pool supervisor be on the premises at all times. The pool supervisor shall be:
(a) at least 21 years of age,
(b) knowledgeable of 105 CMR 435.00, and
(c) responsible for all phases of the operation.
(2) Effective January 1, 1999 the pool supervisor of all public and semi-public swimming pools
shall have successfully completed a course in the safe and effective operation and maintenance
of swimming pools as evidenced by certification as a Pool Operator from the YMCA, the
National Swimming Pool Foundation, or from any other organization providing equivalent
training, subject to the approval of the Department.”
Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.
MASSACHUSETTS CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
MASSACHUSETTS |
| What is to be recorded |
TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Cyanuric Acid, Water Temperature |
| Water Testing Frequency |
4x's per day, at least 1time during peak use (alkalinity & calcium hardness weekly) |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
POOL: 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-6.0 BR (gas prohibited)
SPA: 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-6.0 BR (gas prohibited) WADING: 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-6.0 BR (gas prohibited) |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
7.2-7.8 CH (50-150 ppm alkalinity) |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD replace annually |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
phenol red |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
30-100 ppm |
| Water Clarity |
6" black disk on white field, visible at deepest point from sidewalks up to 10 yds |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 8 hrs
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 4 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: <5ft 15 sq ft, >5ft 20 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft SPA: 10 sq ft drain, clean once/14 days
WADING: 15 sq ft |
| Depth Markings |
POOL: Deck & Pool black line in pool & on steps
SPA: Deck & Pool black line in pool & on steps WADING: Deck & Pool black line in pool & on steps |
| CPO® Required |
All Pools |
MASSACHUSETTS CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes run from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Photo Identification required for registration)
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MASSACHUSETTS |
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2013 DATES |
2013 DATES |
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FEBRUARY 21-22, 2013 |
PLYMOUTH, MA |
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FEBRUARY 23-24, 2013 |
WORCESTER, MA |
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FEBRUARY 25-26, 2013 |
SAUGUS, MA |
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MARCH 19-20, 2013 |
NORWOOD, MA |
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MARCH 21-22, 2013 |
LOWELL, MA |
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APRIL 2-3, 2013 |
PITTSFIELD, MA |
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APRIL 4-5, 2013 |
SPRINGFIELD, MA |
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APRIL 6-7, 2013 |
PEABODY, MA |
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APRIL 25-26, 2013 |
WORCESTER, MA |
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APRIL 27-28, 2013 |
CAPE COD, MA |
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APRIL 29-30, 2013 |
SAUGUS, MA |
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MAY 14-15, 2013 |
LOWELL, MA |
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MAY 16-17, 2013 |
TAUNTON, MA |
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MAY 18-19, 2013 |
SPRINGFIELD, MA |
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JUNE 18-19, 2013 |
NORWOOD, MA |
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OCTOBER 22-23, 2013 |
SAUGUS, MA |
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.
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