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.
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.
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 |
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