In the State of Pennsylvania, it is required to have a certified pool operator for all public swimming pools in Allegheny County. We are currently seeking approval for PA Pesticide Recertification Credits for 2007, In 2006, our program was approved for PA Pesticide Recertification Credits: (00) Core - 6 Credits, (24) Swimming Pool - 4 Credits, and (18) Demonstration & Research - 4 Credits.
You can view Pennsylvania's State Bathing Code here.
You can view Allegheny County (PA) State Bathing Code here.
You can view Pesticide Recertification Information 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.
PENNSYLVANIA CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
PENNSYLVANIA |
| What is to be recorded |
TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid |
| Water Testing Frequency |
At least twice daily or more often if required (bacteria testing 1x per week) |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
POOL: 0.4-no max CH
SPA: 0.4-no max CH
WADING: 0.4-no max CH |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
7.2-8.2 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD replace annually |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
phenol red .2 increments |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
not listed |
| Water Clarity |
6" black disk visible at deepest point |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 8 hrs
SPA: not listed
WADING: 2 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: _5ft 10 sq ft, >5ft 25 sq ft, Diving 100 sq ft SPA: 15 sq ft
WADING: 15 sq ft |
| Depth Markings |
POOL: Deck & Pool black line floats line on steps
SPA: Deck & Pool line on steps
WADING: Deck & Pool line on step |
| CPO Required |
No (Allegheny County Only) |
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