In the State of South Carolina, a certified pool operator is required.

CPO Certification in South Carolina is required as per the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control R.61-51 Public Swimming Pools. Section 18. Pool Operator states “(a) All public swimming pools shall be operated under the direction of a qualified swimming pool operator who holds a valid South Carolina Pool Operator’s certification issued by a party approved by the Department. Specific criteria shall be established by the Department for this approval process. (b)The pool operator of record must inspect each public swimming pool a minimum of three (3) times per week during operation.  Results of this inspection shall be annotated in the facility’s bound log book and initialed by the pool operator.” In addition to this certification, the operator must pass an exam issued from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control which is done in conjunction with our program. The additional exams tests the operator on their knowledge, comprehension and understanding of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control R.61-51 Public Swimming Pools code. Jefferson County Department of Health Rules and Regulations Governing the Design, Construction, and Operation of Public Swimming Pools and Spas.

Section 4.21 Operation and Maintenance states:
“4.21.1

A certified operator of public spa pools shall be thoroughly knowledgeable on good practices of the spa operation and with the laws and rules pertaining to public spa pools.”

South Carolina State Pool Forms

http://www.scdhec.gov/Environment/WaterQuality/SwimmingPoolsRecreationalWaters/PermittingInfo/

Code Excerpts

Criteria CPO Certification South Carolina
What is to be recorded Free chlroine, bromine, pH, cyanuric acid
Water Testing Frequency daily
Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) CHLORINE: 1-5 PPM
BROMINE: 2.3 – 11.0 PPM
pH Levels (Min-Max) 7.2-7.8
Chlorine Test Kit Requirements DPD
pH Test Kit Requirements No standard
Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) less than 200 ppm (outdoor)
Water Clarity View main drain from deck of pool
Turnover Rate POOL: 6 hrs
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 1  hrs
Bather Load (per bather) POOL: Shallow – 1/10 sf, Diving – 1/25sf, Deck – 1/33 sf
SPA: 1 person/per 10 square feet
WADING: NL
Depth Markings Deck & Pool
CPO® Required Knowledge Required

Class Schedule

Date Location
2023 2023
November 14-15, 2023 Myrtle Beach, SC
November 16-17, 2023 Charleston, SC
2024 2024
February 13-14, 2024 Columbia, SC
February 15-16, 2024 Charleston, SC
March 26-17, 2024 Myrtle Beach, SC
March 28-29, 2024 Charleston, SC
November 21-22, 2024 Myrtle Beach, SC
November 23-24, 2024 Charleston, SC

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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