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

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

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NEW HAMPSHIRE CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA NEW HAMPSHIRE
What is to be recorded TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, any other chemical tests, water temp, operational or maintenance procedures by operator (backwash, spa draining, repairs, etc.)
Water Testing Frequency Prior to opening, then every 4 hours (in both shallow and deep end)
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) POOL:  1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR, gas prohibited
SPA: 2.0-5.0 CH, 2.0-5.0 BR, gas prohibited
WADING: 10-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR, gas prohibited
pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.0-7.8
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD
pH Test Kit Requirements phenol red
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) Not Listed
Water Clarity Main drain clearly visible at all times
Turnover Rate POOL: 8 hrs 
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 24 hrs
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: 27 sq ft
SPA: Not Listed
WADING: Not Listed
Depth Markings Deck & Waterline, Rope & float in pool to distinguish shallow/deep
CPO® Required No

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.

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