NEW YORK

 

NEW YORK CODE INFORMATION

In the State of New York, it is required to have a certified pool operator for a public swimming pool (requirements as noted below).

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

Section 6-1.21 - Operator and operating records states “6-1.21 Operator and operating records.
(a) Each swimming pool shall be maintained by a pool operator familiar with its equipment. The pool operator shall comply with the regulations in this Subpart and any conditions of the permit.

(b) All pools larger than 3,000 square feet in surface area, or pools disinfected using gas chlorine, shall be maintained by a qualified swimming pool water treatment operator within one year of the effective date of this section [March 30, 1988].

(c) Complete daily operation records shall be kept of the operation of each swimming pool on forms approved or furnished by the State Commissioner of Health. Upon completion, a copy of such records shall be maintained at the facility for 12 months. The permit-issuing official may require submission of reports at periodic intervals.”


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 YORK CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA NEW YORK
What is to be recorded TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Chemicals Added, Bather Load, Clarity, Temperature
Water Testing Frequency Beginning, during & end of hours in operation (3x's per day)
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) POOL:  Indoor & Outdoor 0.6-5.0 CH, 1.5-6.0 BR (lithium prohibited)
SPA
: Indoor & Outdoor 1.5-5.0 CH, 3.0-6.0 BR (shock weekly)
WADING
: Indoor & Outdoor 0.5-5.0 CH, 1.5-6.0 BR (lithium prohibited)
pH Levels (Min-Max) not listed - 8.2 CH, 7.2-7.8 BR
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD replace annually
pH Test Kit Requirements phenol red .2 increments (80-120 ppm alkalinity)
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) Prohibited (includes trichlor & dichlor)
Water Clarity 4" black object test
Turnover Rate POOL: 6 hrs 
SPA
: 30 minutes
WADING: 2  hrs
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: Shallow 15 sq ft. Deep 25 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft
SPA: 10 sq ft drain, clean every 2 weeks
WADING
: 15 sq ft
Depth Markings POOL: Deck & Pool black line floats 
SPA
: Deck & Pool
WADING
: Deck & Pool
CPO® Required ≥ 3,000sq ft or gas chlorine (check w/local health department)

NEW YORK CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE

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

 

NEW YORK
  2013 DATES 2013 DATES
  FEBRUARY 21-22, 2013 BINGHMATON, NY
  FEBRUARY 26-27, 2013 NEW YORK, NY (CLASS FULL)
  MARCH 12-13, 2013 ALBANY, NY
  MARCH 12-13, 2013 SYRACUSE, NY
  MARCH 14-15, 2013 ROCHESTER, NY
  MARCH 16-17, 2013 NEWBURGH, NY
  APRIL 2-3, 2013 LONG ISLAND, NY
  APRIL 16-17, 2013 NEW YORK, NY (CLASS FULL)
  APRIL 18-19, 2013 SYRACUSE, NY
  APRIL 20-21, 2013 ROCHESTER, NY
  APRIL 27-28, 2013 ALBANY, NY
  MAY 4-5, 2013 BUFFALO, NY
  MAY 13-14, 2013 NEW YORK CITY, NY
  JUNE 11-12, 2013 LONG ISLAND, NY
  JUNE 24-25, 2013 NEW YORK CITY, NY
  JULY 9-10, 2013 SYRACUSE, NY
  OCTOBER 24-25, 2013 ALBANY, NY
  NOVEMBER 12-13, 2013 LONG ISLAND, NY
  NOVEMBER 15-16, 2013 NEW YORK, NY

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