(a) The owner or operator of each general use or limited use public pool shall have on staff or under contract for each facility a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO), an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), a National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI) Tech I Certification or other equivalent certification approved by the regulatory authority. - (i) Owners or operators of general use or limited use public pools operating such facilities prior to July 1, 2003, shall have two (2) years from July 1, 2003, to comply with subsection (a) of this section.
- (ii) Any new owner or operator opening a general use or limited use pool after July 1, 2003, shall have one (1) year to comply with subsection (a) of this section.
- (iii) Owners or operators of general use or limited use pools shall replace any certified operator or contractor who terminates employment and/or service with the general use or limited use pool within ninety (90) days of such termination with a certified pool operator and/or contractor.
(b) The operator shall: - (i) Keep all parts and facilities of the public swimming pool, spa or similar installation clean;
- (iii) Free of safety hazards; and
- (iv) Ensure personnel are trained and knowledgeable in water testing, operating the water treatment equipment and are available whenever a pool or spa is open for use.
(c) If, at any time, testing indicates that the pool water does not comply with the requirements for clarity, residual free chlorine, pH or temperature (spas and flotation tanks) or chemical or bacteriological quality, the operator shall immediately close the facility to the public until these requirements are met.