Aquatic CEU Workshop

Authorized by Iowa Parks and Recreation Association

Presented by Pool Tech Midwest, Inc.

Copyright – Pool Tech Midwest, 10.01.15Reference: information contained within are courtesy of Johnson County Health

Johnson County

Iowa Department of Public Health◦ Swimming Pool and Spa Division ◦ www.idph.state.ia.us/swimmingpoolsandspas

Records◦Operational records◦Certificates◦Operating plans, Emergency plan,

Staffing

Pool area

Equipment room

CPO required -- 15.4(6)”a‟ & 15.51(5)”a‟

Current certificate required -- 15.4(6)”h‟

Contract, part-time permitted –“knowledgeable person” -- 15.4(2)”g‟ & 15.51(2)”g‟

Operational records -- 15.4(6)”f‟ & 15.51(6)”e‟ for -- previous 12 months

◦ Chemical tests –swimming pools

◦ ORP & pH every 4 hours, free chlorine & pH at least 2 per day manually -- 15.4(2)”f‟(1), (2)

◦ Total Alkalinity, Combined Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid once a week --15.4(2)”f‟(3), (4), (5)

◦ Calcium Hardness once a month --15.4(2)”f‟(3)

Operational records -- 5.4(6)”f‟ & 15.51(6)”e‟ -- for previous 12 months

Chemical tests –spas◦ ORP & pH every 2 hours, free chlorine & pH at

least 2 per day manually --15.51(2)”e‟(1), (2)]◦ Total Alkalinity once a week and at each refill --

15.51(2)”e‟(6)◦ Calcium Hardness at each refill --15.51(2)”e‟(7)◦ Combined Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid daily --

15.51(2)”e‟(4), (5)◦ Temperature at each manual test --15.51(2)”e‟(3)

Operational records --15.4(6)”f‟ & 15.51(6)”e‟ -- for previous 12 months

◦ Results of bacteria analyses once per month --15.4(2)”f‟(6) & 15.51(2)”e‟(8)

◦ Filter backwash or cleaning

◦ Chemical additions

◦ Spa drain and refill

Operational records --15.4(6)”f‟ & 15.4(6)”e‟ for previous 12 months

Complaints, accidents, injuries, illness

GFCI checks

Review of MSDS

Review of emergency plan

SVRS tests

Operations manual --15.4(6)”i‟ & 15.51(5)”g‟◦ Water test procedures

◦ Filter backwash or cleaning

◦ Vacuuming

◦ Maintaining chemical supply

◦ Maintaining controller sensors

◦ Superchlorination

◦ Draining, cleaning, refilling a spa

Lifeguard Certificates --15.4(6)”h‟◦ Lifeguarding◦ First Aid◦ CPR

Material Safety Data Sheets --15.4(6)”k‟ & 15.51(5)”i‟

Emergency Plan --15.4(6)”l‟ & 15.51(5)”j‟

Lifeguard Staffing Plan --15.4(6)”m‟

VGB Documents --15.4(4)”h‟ & 15.51(3)”f‟

Signs◦ Pool rules signs –2 required --15.4(6)”b‟◦ No Diving◦ No Running◦ No rough play

Spa rules -- 5.51(5)”b‟ –8 items

Water slide rules --15.4(6)”e‟ – usually by manufacturer

Signs No Lifeguard‟ signs --15.4(6)”d‟

◦ At each entry◦ Mandatory language required◦ Age limit required for pools

Chemical Hazard Sign(s) --15.4(4)”a‟(5) & 15.51(4)”a‟(5)◦ At each entry to chemical storage area◦ Most hazardous chemical

Chemical containers must be labeled

Water level –skimming --15.4(4)”g‟ & 15.51(4)”e‟

Skimmers –weirs present, baskets in place -- 15.4(1)”b‟(4) & 15.51(1)”e‟

Float lines in place --15.4(4)”i‟(3), (4), (5) Gutter/zero depth grates in good repair --

15.4(4)”k‟ Inlets with proper fittings --15.5(8)”b‟, “c‟ &

15.52(8)”b‟ Outlets covered and covers unbroken --

15.4(4)”h‟ & 15.51(4)”f‟

Floor smooth and fairly uniform in color --15‟4(4)”i‟(1), (2) & 15.51(4)”g‟

No broken concrete at gutter, deck edge --15.4(4)”k‟

Pool/Spa clean, vacuum available --15.4(3)”b‟ & 15.51(3)”b‟(1)

Deck clean, free of tripping hazards, slip-resistant --15.4(4)”k‟(1) & 15.51(4)”h‟(2)

Reasonable drainage, little or no standing water

Depth and „No Diving‟ markers legible and proper size -- 15.4(4)”j‟ & 15.51(5)”c‟

Ladders secure, proper distance to wall and bumpers against pool wall, check plastic steps for cracks --15.4(4)”b‟(1)-(5)

Handrails secure --15.4(4)”b‟(6), (7) & 15.51(4)”b‟(5)

Diving boards have rough surface with no obvious cracks or other structural problems --15.4(4)”c‟(6)

Diving stand secure with no obvious structural problems --15.4(4)”c‟(10)

Diving stand steps, hand rails, guard rails provided and sound --15.4(4)”c‟(7), (8), (9)

Water slide stairs drain OK, no foot hazards, handrails are secure and smooth --15.4(4)”o‟(1)

No obvious problems with water slide supports --15.4(4)”o‟(1)

Slide path is smooth, no sharp edges in reach of riders --15.4(4)”o‟(2), (3)

Lifeguard chairs present and in good repair --15.4(4)”e‟

Required safety equipment present --15.4(4)”f‟(1), (2), (3)◦ Non-guarded –shepherds hook or life ring◦ Rescue tubes◦ Backboard -- 15.4(4)”f‟(5)

Lifeguard required --15.4(4)”b‟(1), (2), (3)

“Structured program” supervision --15.4(4)”b‟(4)

Water slide supervision --15.4(4)”b‟(5)

First aid kit available when pool open --15.4(5)”f‟(4)◦ Required items◦ Unguarded can post sign

Telephone (emergency communication system) available when pool open --15.4(4)”f‟(6)◦ Instructions for use must be posted◦ Unguarded can post location of telephone

Fencing◦ Outdoor fence must be at least 4 feet --

15.4(4)”l‟(1) & 15.51(4)”k‟(1)

◦ No gaps of 4” or greater (bottom, by buildings, in gates) --15.4(4)”l‟(2) & 15.51(4)”k‟(2)

◦ Horizontal elements inaccessible from outside, higher than 45” or 2 lowest more than 45” apart --15.4(4)”l‟(2) & 15.51(4)”k‟(2)

◦ Wading pool close to swimming pool must have 3‟ fence --15.4(4)”l‟(4)

Gates◦ 36” gate must be available for emergencies --

15.4(4)”l‟(3) & 15.51(4)”k‟(3)

◦ Gates, doors must be lockable --15.4(4)”l‟(3) & 15.51(4)”k‟(3)

◦ Gates at unguarded pools must be self-closing and self-latching --15.4(4)”l‟(3)

Electrical outlets at the deck, in the locker rooms and in pool filter and chemical areas must have GFCI --15.4(4)”m‟(1) & 15.51(4)”j‟(1)

Adequate lighting required, 115 V underwater lights must have GFCI --15.4(4)‟m‟(2) & 15.51(4)‟j‟(4)

Showers, dressing areas, restrooms --15.4(5)◦ Not required by pool for apartments, homeowners

associations, hotels, and other residential facilities

◦ Clean

◦ Well drained, slip-resistant floors, no carpet in „wet‟ areas

◦ Fixtures working

◦ Soap available

Required equipment◦ Operating circulation pump --15.4(1)”b‟(1) &

15.51(1)”c‟◦ Functional filter system --15.4(1)”a‟ & 15.51”a‟◦ Working continuous feed, adjustable disinfection

system --15.4(3)”a‟(1) & 15.51(3) “a‟(1)

Continuous operation required --15.4(1)”b‟(1) & 15.51(1)”c‟

Pressure gauge required at filter -- 15.4(1)”b‟(2) & 15.51(1)”a‟(4)

Backwash water must be discharged through an air break or air gap, sanitary sewer is preferred --15.4(1)”c‟ & 15.51(1)”f‟

Water added to pool must be through an air gap or a RPZ backflow preventer --15.4(1)‟d‟(1) & 15.51‟g‟(1)

Hose bibs must have vacuum breakers --15.4(1)”d‟(2) & 15.51(1)”g‟(2)

Pool/spa water heaters◦ Gas heaters must have vent in good repair for

combustion products --15.4(1)”e‟(3) & 15.51(1)‟h‟(3)

◦ Opening(s) for combustion air required for gas heaters --15.4(1)”e‟(4) & 15.51(1)”h‟(4)

◦ Pressure relief valve required for gas heater --15.4(1)”e‟(2) & 15.51(1)”h‟(2)

Test kit required --15.4(2)”f‟ & 15.51(2)”f‟◦ Free chlorine, combined chlorine, pH, total

alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid

◦ Chlorine range 0-10 ppm, 0.2 ppm increments

◦ pH range 7.0-8.0

◦ Taylor K-2006 kit most commonly used

◦ Electronic kits coming into use more

Basic procedure outlined at 15.6(2), several local variations

◦ After inspection, notify responsible person about deficiencies with code cites

◦ Include specifics with required corrections

◦ Require a response within no more than 30 days

◦ Review corrective action plan for acceptability

Fees

◦ Billed after inspection

◦ Local inspection agency can charge fees different from rules

◦ Delinquent in 45 days. Penalty is $30 per month per pool, spa or water slide

◦ Investigations of complaints or re-inspections for cause can be charged based on cost

Enforcement actions

◦ Re-inspection with fees

◦ Closure by order of Board of Health

◦ Revocation of registration by IDPH based on request from local inspection agency

◦ Prosecution by county attorney

Maintain registry of pools◦ Annual renewal of registration required◦ Registrations go from 5/1 to 4/30

Review plans and issue construction permits◦ Copies of permits and plans to local agency◦ Initial inspection by IDPH upon completion

Variances Pools send request and justification to local

inspector Comment and forward to IDPH for decision

Original checklist◦ Requires close knowledge of rules◦ Requires follow up letter with code cites

Johnson County checklist◦ Includes code cites, can be used as notification

Separate sheet for explanations, results of chemical tests

Can be electronic, checkable boxes (Word) Other forms and systems are used