1. Aquatic CEU Workshop Authorized by Iowa Parks and Recreation Association Presented by Pool Tech Midwest, Inc. Copyright – Pool Tech Midwest, 10.01.15 Reference: information contained within are courtesy of Johnson County Health

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

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

4.  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‟

5.  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)

6.  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)

7.  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

8.  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

9.  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

10.  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‟

11.  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

16. 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

19.  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‟

26.  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)

29.  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)

31.  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)

32.  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)

35.  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)

36.  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)

37.  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

38.  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)

40.  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)

41.  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)

42.  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

44.  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‟

47.  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)

52.  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)

54.  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

55.  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

56.  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

57.  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

58.  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

59.  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