NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE CODE INFORMATION

In the State of New Hampshire, a certified pool operator is not required.

You can view New Hampshire's State Bathing Code here.

While a pool operator is not required to have a certification as per the NEW HAMPSHIRE CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER Env-Wq 1100 PUBLIC BATHING PLACES Statutory Authority: RSA 485-A:6, X; RSA 485-A:26 Env-Wq 1102.28 it states “ ‘Operator’ means the individual who has responsibility for the daily operation of a public bathing place and who is trained in the sanitation, safety, and proper maintenance of the public bathing place and all physical and mechanical equipment associated therewith”

Duties that the trained operator is responsible for include, but is not limited to include disinfectant residual and pH testing every 4 hours unless there is an automated system which requires testing once a day; record all testing results, backwashing, filter cleaning, spa draining, operation problems, fecal and vomitus accidents and the response; be available on site within 20 minutes; maintain water quality; and be knowledgeable of the circulation and disinfection system.


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

NEW HAMPSHIRE CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA NEW HAMPSHIRE
What is to be recorded Water clarity, Operating periods of pumps & filter, Flow rate, Chemicals added, Disinfectant residuals, pH, water quality, alkalinity (monthly)
Water Testing Frequency daily
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) POOL:  .6- CH
SPA
: NL
WADING
: .NL
pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.2-7.8Br
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements No standard
pH Test Kit Requirements No standard
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) No standard
Water Clarity 6" black disk test
Turnover Rate POOL: 8 hrs 
SPA
: 30 minutes
WADING
: 2  hrs
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: NL S
PA:
NL
WADING
: NL
Depth Markings No standard
CPO® Required No

NEW HAMPSHIRE CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE

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

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE
  MARCH 23-24, 2013 CONCORD, NH

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