Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-15.11

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 641-15.11 - Swimming pool/spa operator qualifications

(1) A person designated as a certified operator of a facility for compliance with 15.4(6)"a " and 15.51 (5) "a " shall have successfully completed a CPO® certification course, an AFO certification course, a PPSO certification course, an LAFT certification course, or another course of instruction approved by the department. A copy of a current, valid CPO®, AFO, PPSO, or LAFT certificate for the certified operator shall be maintained in the pool or spa records.

(2) A certified operator with a CPO® certificate, a PPSO certificate, or an LAFT certificate shall attend at least ten hours of continuing education between the original certification date and the first renewal of the certificate, and shall attend at least ten additional hours of continuing education before each subsequent renewal of the certificate. A certified operator with an AFO certificate shall attend at least six hours of continuing education between the original certification date and the first renewal of the certificate, and shall attend at least six additional hours of continuing education before each subsequent renewal of the certificate. The department shall determine the continuing education requirements for a certified operator training course that is approved after May 4, 2005. Proof of continuing education shall be kept with certification records at the facility.