5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1003-5-4.9
The owner or operator of each public pool or semi-public pool shall have on staff or under contract for each facility a current Certified Pool Operator* (CPO) (*National Swimming Pool Foundation Certification), an Aquatic Facility Operator* (AFO) (*National Recreation and Parks Association Certification), or an NSPI Tech I (*National Spa and Pool Institute Certification Program) or other approved certification program. All public pools or semi-public pools shall maintain a record of information regarding operations of the pool. Included within this record shall be, but not limited to, disinfectant levels, pH, calcium hardness levels, total alkalinity, flow meter readings, temperatures, pool balance calculations, SCBA or canister-type respirator checks, gas canister expiration dates, and maintenance procedures. The following schedule sets forth the frequency at which specific parameters of pool operation shall be recorded in the pool record:
At least one (1) of the daily pool chemistry readings must be taken manually (not from an electronic readout). It is preferred that this be the first reading of the day.
*Swimming Pools (Includes therapeutic pools and wading pools)
3/Times/Day | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
Disinfectant Level | Flowmeter Reading | Cyanuric Acid | SCBA or |
Ph | Temperature | Canister Type Respirator check | |
Date | Saturation Index | Respirator Canister expiration | |
ORP | Calcium Hardness Total Alkalinity Maintenance Procedures |
*Spa/Hot Tub
2 Hour Intervals | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
Disinfectant Level | Flowmeter Reading | Cyanuric Acid | SCBA or |
Ph | Saturation Index | Canister Type Respirator check | |
Temperature | Calcium Hardness Total Alkalinity Maintenance Procedures | Respirator Canister expiration |
* To check the balance of the pool: pH, temperature, calcium hardness and total alkalinity must be checked simultaneously.
The record of the pool operations shall be kept at the facility and shall be available for inspection by anyone upon request.
The pumps, filters, disinfectant units, chemical feeders, heaters, and related appurtenances shall be kept in operation at all times that the swimming pool is in use and for each additional period as needed to keep the pool in compliance with these regulations. Recirculation equipment shall provide a minimum turn over of swimming pool water every six (6) hours, therapeutic pool water every four (4) hours, separate wading pool water every one (1) hour, and spa/hot tub water every thirty (30) minutes. All equipment shall be maintained in good working order. Floating scum, sputum or debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in the pool.
5 CCR 1003-5-4.9