SOUTH CAROLINA

 

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)

 

SOUTH CAROLINA
  2013 DATES 2013 DATES
  FEBRUARY 16-17, 2013 CHARLESTON, SC
  FEBRUARY 19-20, 2013 COLUMBIA, SC
  MARCH 25-26, 2013 MYRTLE BEACH, SC
  MARCH 27-28, 2013 CHARLESTON, SC
  SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2013 HILTON HEAD, SC
  SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2013 CHARLESTON, SC
  OCTOBER 24-25, 2013 COLUMBIA, SC
  NOVEMBER 19-20, 2013 MYRTLE BEACH, SC
  NOVEMBER 21-22, 2013 CHARLESTON, SC

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