In the State of New York, it is required to have a certified pool operator for a public swimming pool.
You can view New York's 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.
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NEW YORK CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
NEW YORK |
| What is to be recorded |
TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Chemicals Added, Bather Load, Clarity, Temperature |
| Water Testing Frequency |
Beginning, during & end of hours in operation (3x's per day) |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
POOL: Indoor & Outdoor 0.6-5.0 CH, 1.5-6.0 BR (lithium prohibited)
SPA: Indoor & Outdoor 1.5-5.0 CH, 3.0-6.0 BR (shock weekly)
WADING: Indoor & Outdoor 0.5-5.0 CH, 1.5-6.0 BR (lithium prohibited) |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
not listed - 8.2 CH, 7.2-7.8 BR |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD replace annually |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
phenol red .2 increments (80-120 ppm alkalinity) |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
Prohibited (includes trichlor & dichlor) |
| Water Clarity |
4" black object test |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 6 hrs
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 2 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: Shallow 15 sq ft. Deep 25 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft
SPA: 10 sq ft drain, clean every 2 weeks
WADING: 15 sq ft |
| Depth Markings |
POOL: Deck & Pool black line floats
SPA: Deck & Pool
WADING: Deck & Pool |
| CPO Required |
≥ 3,000sq ft or gas chlorine (check w/local health department) |
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