D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-C6405

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-C6405 - SWIMMING POOL AND SPA OPERATOR - CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING*

6405.1

An individual who services a public swimming pool or spa by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality and chemical balance of public pools shall be certified.

6405.2

Individuals desiring to become certified swimming pool and spa operators shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the Department of Health of at least 16 hours in length and pass a test that is offered as part of the training program.

6405.3

Course training shall include the following study topics for the required hours indicated:

(a) Swimming pool calculations - one (1) hour of course training;

(b) Filter type and filtration circulation - four (4) hours of course training;

(c) Water chemistry - balancing & testing - 2 hours of course training;

(d) Spas and warm water pools - one (1) hour of course training;

(e) Pool and spa maintenance - five (5) hours of course training;

(f) Operational and safety requirements - two (2) hours of course training; and

(g) District Swimming Pools and Spas Regulation, Chapter 64, Title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations - one (1) hour of course training.

6405.4

A certified swimming pool and spa operator shall demonstrate knowledge of public pools, which includes but is not limited to:

(a) Pool cleaning;

(b) General pool maintenance;

(c) Make-up water supply; and

(d) Bacteriological, chemical, and physical quality of water and water purification, testing, treatment, and disinfection procedures.

6405.5

Certification does not imply any licensure as a contractor regulated by the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs.

6405.6

A certified swimming pool and spa operator may not affect the structural integrity of the pool or equipment, and shall not delegate work to others, including employees, that are not themselves certified under these regulations.

6405.7

The Department of Health shall deem certified any individual who has been proven certified by a course of national recognition.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-C6405

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 012845 (December 26, 2008)