You can view West Virginia’s State Bathing Code here. CPO Certification in West Virginia is reccomended.
While the operator is not required to have a certification, a license is required. The operating personnel is responsible for maintaining the pool, its components, appurtenant facilities, and the surrounding area in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition, in good repair and in accordance with the State Bathing Code. It is also required that operating personnel shall be trained in the operation of all equipment, procedures for handling, storing, and using chemical compounds, procedures for performing and interpreting the required onsite chemical tests and the appropriate emergency procedures.
The operator is responsible for, including but not limited to, critical operation items, authorized representation, staff training, record keeping, water quality and clarity, record retention, maintenance and repair, disinfection, health and safety and safety recommendations.
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 West Virginia State Pool Forms
http://www.wvdhhr.org/phs/forms/
WEST VIRGINIA CODE EXCERPTS
Code Excerpts
| Criteria | CPO Certification West Virginia |
|---|---|
| What is to be recorded | Chlorine/Bromine, pH, Total Alkalinity |
| Water Testing Frequency | At least twice daily |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) | POOL: 1.0-5.0 CL, 2.0-5.0 BR SPA: 1.0-5.0 CL, 2.0-5.0 BR WADING: 1.0-5.0 CL, 2.0-5.0 BR |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) | 7.2-7.8 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements | DPD |
| pH Test Kit Requirements | No standard |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) | 10-100 ppm |
| Water Clarity | 6″ black disk visible at deepest point |
| Turnover Rate | POOL: 6 hrs SPA: 30 minutes WADING: 2-4 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) | POOL: NL PA: NL WADING: NL |
| Depth Markings | NL |
| CPO® Required | YES |
Class Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 |
| March 11-12, 2023 | Charleston, WV |
| March 25-26, 2023 | Morgantown, WV |
| April 15-16, 2023 | Charleston, WV |
| April 29-30, 2023 | Morgantown, WV |
| October 14-15, 2023 | Charleston, WV |
| November 11-12, 2023 | Morgantown, WV |
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.
