In the State of Georgia, it is required to have a certified pool operator for all public swimming pools.
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.
Georgia State Pool Forms
Code Excerpts
| Criteria | Georgia |
|---|---|
| What is to be recorded | TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Cyanuric Acid, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Temperature, & Self-inspection |
| Water Testing Frequency | Daily Testing Amount – not listed, Shocking: Spa-Daily & Pool-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 |
Class Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 |
| February 8-9, 2018 | Brunswick, GA |
| February 10-11, 2018 | Atlanta, GA |
| March 3-4, 2018 | Savannah, GA |
| March 5-6, 2018 | Macon, GA |
| March 7-8, 2018 | Rome, GA |
| March 17-18, 2018 | Atlanta, GA |
| April 7-8, 2018 | Athens, GA |
| April 21-22, 2018 | Albany, GA |
| April 23-24, 2018 | Macon, GA |
| May 5-6, 2018 | Atlanta, GA |
| May 19-20, 2018 | Brunswick, GA |
| June 9-10, 2018 | Macon, GA |
| July 14-15, 2018 | Atlanta, GA |
| August 4-5, 2018 | Savannah, GA |
| September 22-23, 2018 | Macon, GA |
| October 27-28, 2018 | Rome, GA |
| November 1-2, 2018 | Macon, GA |
| November 3-4, 2018 | Atlanta, GA |
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.