In the State of New Jersey, it is required to have a certified pool operator for a public swimming pool. Our program has been approved for 10.25 CEU's by the New Jersey State Department of Health.

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

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.

NEW JERSEY STATE CODE EXCERPTS

CRITERIA NEW JERSEY
What is to be recorded TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid, Bather Load, Water Clarity, Temperature, Weather
Water Testing Frequency Every 2 hrs (bacteria testing 1x per week)
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) POOL:  Indoor 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR Outdoor 1.0-4.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR,
SPA: 2.0-10.0 CH, 2.0-10.0 BR,
WADING
: Indoor 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR Outdoor 1.0-4.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR
pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.2-7.8
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD
pH Test Kit Requirements phenol red
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) 10-100 ppm (outdoors only)
Water Clarity 6" black disk test
Turnover Rate POOL: 8 hrs 
SPA
: 30 minutes
WADING
: 2  hrs
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: Shallow 15 sq ft. Deep 20 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft
SPA:
Not Listed
WADING
: 15 sq ft
Depth Markings Deck & Pool
CPO® Required All Pools

State of New Jersey Sanitary Code Chapter IX Public Recreational Bathing Code N.J.A.C. 8:26. Section 8:26-5.2 Swimming Pool Supervision states “The maintenance and mechanical operation of a swimming pool shall be under the supervision of a trained operator The trained operator shall be available for mechanical and maintenance repairs and detection. The trained pool operator shall have completed a pool operator course and shall have certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services approved organization as listed in the appendix.” The individual must be able to access the facility in a timely manner and prove sp to the Department.

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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