Aquatic CEU Workshop Authorized by Iowa Parks and Recreation Association Presented by Pool Tech Midwest, Inc. Copyright – Pool Tech Midwest, Reference: information contained within are courtesy of Johnson County Health

 Johnson County  Iowa Department of Public Health ◦ Swimming Pool and Spa Division ◦

 Records ◦ Operational records ◦ Certificates ◦ Operating plans, Emergency plan, Staffing  Pool area  Equipment room

 CPO required (6)”a‟ & 15.51(5)”a‟  Current certificate required (6)”h‟  Contract, part-time permitted – “knowledgeable person” (2)”g‟ & 15.51(2)”g‟

 Operational records (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 (2)”f‟(1), (2) ◦ Total Alkalinity, Combined Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid once a week (2)”f‟(3), (4), (5) ◦ Calcium Hardness once a month (2)”f‟(3)

 Operational records (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 (2)”e‟(1), (2)] ◦ Total Alkalinity once a week and at each refill (2)”e‟(6) ◦ Calcium Hardness at each refill (2)”e‟(7) ◦ Combined Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid daily (2)”e‟(4), (5) ◦ Temperature at each manual test (2)”e‟(3)

 Operational records (6)”f‟ & 15.51(6)”e‟ -- for previous 12 months ◦ Results of bacteria analyses once per month (2)”f‟(6) & 15.51(2)”e‟(8) ◦ Filter backwash or cleaning ◦ Chemical additions ◦ Spa drain and refill

 Operational records (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 (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 (6)”h‟ ◦ Lifeguarding ◦ First Aid ◦ CPR  Material Safety Data Sheets (6)”k‟ & 15.51(5)”i‟  Emergency Plan (6)”l‟ & 15.51(5)”j‟  Lifeguard Staffing Plan (6)”m‟  VGB Documents (4)”h‟ & 15.51(3)”f‟

 Signs ◦ Pool rules signs –2 required (6)”b‟ ◦ No Diving ◦ No Running ◦ No rough play  Spa rules (5)”b‟ –8 items  Water slide rules (6)”e‟ – usually by manufacturer

Signs  No Lifeguard‟ signs (6)”d‟ ◦ At each entry ◦ Mandatory language required ◦ Age limit required for pools  Chemical Hazard Sign(s) (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 (4)”g‟ & 15.51(4)”e‟  Skimmers –weirs present, baskets in place (1)”b‟(4) & 15.51(1)”e‟  Float lines in place (4)”i‟(3), (4), (5)  Gutter/zero depth grates in good repair (4)”k‟  Inlets with proper fittings (8)”b‟, “c‟ & 15.52(8)”b‟  Outlets covered and covers unbroken (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 (4)”k‟  Pool/Spa clean, vacuum available (3)”b‟ & 15.51(3)”b‟(1)  Deck clean, free of tripping hazards, slip- resistant (4)”k‟(1) & 15.51(4)”h‟(2)

 Reasonable drainage, little or no standing water  Depth and „No Diving‟ markers legible and proper size (4)”j‟ & 15.51(5)”c‟  Ladders secure, proper distance to wall and bumpers against pool wall, check plastic steps for cracks (4)”b‟(1)-(5)  Handrails secure (4)”b‟(6), (7) & 15.51(4)”b‟(5)

 Diving boards have rough surface with no obvious cracks or other structural problems (4)”c‟(6)  Diving stand secure with no obvious structural problems (4)”c‟(10)  Diving stand steps, hand rails, guard rails provided and sound (4)”c‟(7), (8), (9)

 Water slide stairs drain OK, no foot hazards, handrails are secure and smooth (4)”o‟(1)  No obvious problems with water slide supports (4)”o‟(1)  Slide path is smooth, no sharp edges in reach of riders (4)”o‟(2), (3)

 Lifeguard chairs present and in good repair (4)”e‟  Required safety equipment present (4)”f‟(1), (2), (3) ◦ Non-guarded –shepherds hook or life ring ◦ Rescue tubes ◦ Backboard (4)”f‟(5)

 Lifeguard required (4)”b‟(1), (2), (3)  “Structured program” supervision (4)”b‟(4)  Water slide supervision (4)”b‟(5)

 First aid kit available when pool open (5)”f‟(4) ◦ Required items ◦ Unguarded can post sign  Telephone (emergency communication system) available when pool open (4)”f‟(6) ◦ Instructions for use must be posted ◦ Unguarded can post location of telephone

 Fencing ◦ Outdoor fence must be at least 4 feet (4)”l‟(1) & 15.51(4)”k‟(1) ◦ No gaps of 4” or greater (bottom, by buildings, in gates) (4)”l‟(2) & 15.51(4)”k‟(2) ◦ Horizontal elements inaccessible from outside, higher than 45” or 2 lowest more than 45” apart (4)”l‟(2) & 15.51(4)”k‟(2) ◦ Wading pool close to swimming pool must have 3‟ fence (4)”l‟(4)

 Gates ◦ 36” gate must be available for emergencies (4)”l‟(3) & 15.51(4)”k‟(3) ◦ Gates, doors must be lockable (4)”l‟(3) & 15.51(4)”k‟(3) ◦ Gates at unguarded pools must be self-closing and self-latching (4)”l‟(3)

 Electrical outlets at the deck, in the locker rooms and in pool filter and chemical areas must have GFCI (4)”m‟(1) & 15.51(4)”j‟(1)  Adequate lighting required, 115 V underwater lights must have GFCI (4)‟m‟(2) & 15.51(4)‟j‟(4)

 Showers, dressing areas, restrooms (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 (1)”b‟(1) & 15.51(1)”c‟ ◦ Functional filter system (1)”a‟ & 15.51”a‟ ◦ Working continuous feed, adjustable disinfection system (3)”a‟(1) & 15.51(3) “a‟(1)  Continuous operation required (1)”b‟(1) & 15.51(1)”c‟

 Pressure gauge required at filter (1)”b‟(2) & 15.51(1)”a‟(4)  Backwash water must be discharged through an air break or air gap, sanitary sewer is preferred (1)”c‟ & 15.51(1)”f‟  Water added to pool must be through an air gap or a RPZ backflow preventer (1)‟d‟(1) & 15.51‟g‟(1)

 Hose bibs must have vacuum breakers (1)”d‟(2) & 15.51(1)”g‟(2)  Pool/spa water heaters ◦ Gas heaters must have vent in good repair for combustion products (1)”e‟(3) & 15.51(1)‟h‟(3) ◦ Opening(s) for combustion air required for gas heaters (1)”e‟(4) & 15.51(1)”h‟(4) ◦ Pressure relief valve required for gas heater (1)”e‟(2) & 15.51(1)”h‟(2)

 Test kit required (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 ◦ 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