SOUTH CAROLINA CODE INFORMATION
In the State of South Carolina, a certified pool operator is required.
You can view South Carolina's State Bathing Code here.
In the State of South Carolina, a certified operator is required as per the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control R.61-51 Public Swimming Pools. Section 18. Pool Operator states “(a) All public swimming pools shall be operated under the direction of a qualified swimming pool operator who holds a valid South Carolina Pool Operator's certification issued by a party approved by the Department. Specific criteria shall be established by the Department for this approval process. (b)The pool operator of record must inspect each public swimming pool a minimum of three (3) times per week during operation. Results of this inspection shall be annotated in the facility's bound log book and initialed by the pool operator.” In addition to this certification, the operator must pass an exam issued from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control which is done in conjunction with our program. The additional exams tests the operator on their knowledge, comprehension and understanding of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control R.61-51 Public Swimming Pools code.efferson County Department of Health Rules and Regulations Governing the Design, Construction, and Operation of Public Swimming Pools and Spas
Section 4.21 Operation and Maintenance states:
“4.21.1
Operators of public spa pools shall be thoroughly knowledgeable on good practices of the spa operation and with the laws and rules pertaining to public spa pools.”
SOUTH CAROLINA CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
SOUTH CAROLINA |
| What is to be recorded |
Free chlroine, bromine, pH, cyanuric acid |
| Water Testing Frequency |
daily |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
CHLORINE: 1-5 PPM
BROMINE: 2.3 - 11.0 PPM |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
7.2-7.8 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
No standard |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
less than 200 ppm (outdoor) |
| Water Clarity |
View main drain from deck of pool |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 6 hrs
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 1 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: Shallow - 1/10 sf, Diving - 1/25sf, Deck - 1/33 sf
SPA: 1 person/per 10 square feet
WADING: NL |
| Depth Markings |
Deck and Pool |
| CPO Required |
Knowledge Required |
SOUTH CAROLINA CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes run from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Photo Identification required for registration)
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SOUTH CAROLINA |
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2012 DATES |
2012 DATES |
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February 18-19, 2012 |
Charleston, SC |
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February 21-22, 2012 |
Columbia, SC |
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March 26-27, 2012 |
Charleston, SC |
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March 28-29, 2012 |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
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September 20-21, 2012 |
Columbia, SC |
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September 22-23, 2012 |
Charleston, SC |
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November 13-14, 2012 |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
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November 15-16, 2012 |
Charleston, SC |
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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