Class Schedule
Date | Location |
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2021 | 2021 |
November 4-5, 2021 | Macon, GA |
December 2-3, 2021 | Atlanta, GA |
December 4-5, 2021 | Athens, GA |
2022 | 2022 |
February 15-16, 2022 | Brunswick, GA |
February 17-18, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
February 19-20, 2022 | Athens, GA |
March 5-6, 2022 | Savannah, GA |
March 7-8, 2022 | Macon, GA |
March 9-10, 2022 | Rome, GA |
March 12-13, 2022 | Albany, GA |
April 2-3, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
April 23-24, 2022 | Macon, GA |
May 21-22, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
June 9-10, 2022 | Brunswick, GA |
June 11-12, 2022 | Macon, GA |
July 16-17, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
August 13-14, 2022 | Athens, GA |
August 16-17, 2022 | Rome, GA |
August 18-19, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
September 20-21, 2022 | Albany, GA |
September 22-23, 2022 | Savannah, GA |
September 24-25, 2022 | Macon, GA |
October 6-7, 2022 | Albany, GA |
October 15-16, 2022 | Rome, GA |
November 1-2, 2022 | Savannah, GA |
November 3-4, 2022 | Macon, GA |
November 5-6, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
December 13-14, 2022 | Atlanta, GA |
December 15-16, 2022 | Athens, GA |
In the State of Georgia, it is required to have a certified pool operator for all public swimming pools. CPO Certification in Georgia also helps run a better swimming facility.
Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks Chapter 290-5-57 Rules of Department of Human Resources Public Health Chapter 290-5-57 Swimming Pools, Spas and Recreational Water Parks States “Section 290-5-57-.22 Operation and Management. All swimming pools and spas covered by this Chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety and proper maintenance of the pool and all physical and mechanical equipment and records.
(1) Training for the operator can be obtained by completion of the National Swimming Pool Foundation’s Certified Pool/Spa Operator’s Course or state or local training course, if available, or similar course as approved by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section.
Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.
CPO Certification Georgia State Pool Forms
Georgia Guidance Document for Pool Operators
https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/pool-operator-guidance/download
Code Excerpts
Criteria | CPO Certification Georgia |
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What is to be recorded | TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, & Self-inspection |
Water Testing Frequency | Pool Daily testing–CL and BR 2xs day; Alkalinity – Weekly; Calcium-Monthly; CYA w/stabilized CL- Every 2 weeks; CYA w/unstabilized CL monthly |
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) | POOL: 1.5-5.0 CL, 2.0-8.0BR SPA: 3.0-10.0 CL, 2.0-10.0 BR WADING: 3.0-10.0 CL |
pH Levels (Min-Max) | 7.2-8.2 (60-180 alkalinity) |
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements | DPD replace annually |
pH Test Kit Requirements | phenol red .2 increments |
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) | 10-100 ppm |
Water Clarity | main drain or blk./white disk visible at deepest point |
Turnover Rate | POOL: 6 hrs SPA: 30 minutes WADING: 0.5-1 hrs |
Bather Load (per bather) | POOL: _5ft 15 sq ft, >5ft 18 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft SPA: 9 sq ft WADING: 15 sq ft |
Depth Markings | POOL: Deck & Pool. rope & floats, line on steps SPA: Deck & Pool, line on steps WADING: Deck & Pool, line on step |
CPO® Required | Yes |
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.