New Jersey
In the State of New Jersey, it is required to have a certified pool operator for a public swimming pool. Our program has been approved for 10.25 CEU’s by the New Jersey State Department of Health.
State of New Jersey Sanitary Code Chapter IX Public Recreational Bathing Code N.J.A.C. 8:26. Section 8:26-5.2 Swimming Pool Supervision states “The maintenance and mechanical operation of a swimming pool shall be under the supervision of a trained operator. The trained operator shall be available for mechanical and maintenance repairs and detection. The trained pool operator shall have completed a pool operator course and shall have certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services approved organization as listed in the appendix.” The individual must be able to access the facility in a timely manner and prove to the Department.
A trained operator must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.
New Jersey State Pool Forms
http://web.doh.state.nj.us/apps2/forms/subforms.aspx?pro=eoh/phss
Code Excerpts
| Criteria | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| What is to be recorded | TAC, FAC, CAC, pH, Bather Load, Water Clarity, Temperature, Weather |
| Water Testing Frequency | Every 2 hrs (bacteria testing 1x per week) |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) | POOL: Indoor 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR Outdoor 1.0-4.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR, SPA: 2.0-10.0 CH, 2.0-10.0 BR, WADING: Indoor 1.0-3.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR Outdoor 1.0-4.0 CH, 2.0-4.0 BR |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) | 7.2-7.8 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements | DPD |
| pH Test Kit Requirements | phenol red |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) | 10-100 ppm (outdoors only) |
| Water Clarity | 6″ black disk test |
| Turnover Rate | POOL: 8 hrs SPA: 30 minutes WADING: 2 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) | POOL: Shallow 15 sq ft. Deep 20 sq ft, Diving 300 sq ft SPA: Not Listed WADING: 15 sq ft |
| Depth Markings | Deck & Pool |
| CPO® Required | All Pools |
Class Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 |
| September 16-17, 2017 | Morristown, NJ |
| September 19-20, 2017 | Toms River, NJ |
| October 25-26, 2017 | Hamilton, NJ |
| 2018 | 2018 |
| January 16-17, 2018 | Toms River, NJ |
| March 1-2, 2018 | Somerset, NJ |
| March 3-4, 2018 | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| March 10-11, 2018 | Toms River, NJ |
| March 13-14, 2018 | East Brunswick, NJ |
| March 17-18, 2018 | Morristown, NJ |
| April 3-4, 2018 | Woodbridge, NJ |
| April 7-8, 2018 | Wildwood, NJ |
| April 14-15, 2018 | Saddle Brook, NJ |
| April 21-22, 2018 | Vineland, NJ |
| April 24-25, 2018 | East Brunswick, NJ |
| May 1-2, 2018 | Morristown, NJ |
| May 5-6, 2018 | Absecon, NJ |
| May 10-11, 2018 | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| May 19-20, 2018 | Somerset, NJ |
| May 30-31, 2018 | Toms River, NJ |
| June 19-20, 2018 | Morristown, NJ |
| July 10-11, 2018 | Hamilton, NJ |
| August 7-8, 2018 | Hamilton, NJ |
| September 15-16, 2018 | Morristown, NJ |
| September 18-19, 2018 | Toms River, NJ |
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.
