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Swimming Pools & Bathing Places

Rules, Regulations, and General Information: 

• Florida Administrative Code 64E-9
  The regulatory document for the design, construction, and operation of pools
• Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Section 62-211-223, Article VII
  Governs public swimming pools & bathing places in Sarasota County
• Pool/spa signage requirements
  Requirements for "Rules" signs posted poolside, as required by FAC 64E-9
• Pool contractor licensing information
  This document is provided for your information should you wish to obtain a license to become a pool contractor ("pool guy").  Environmental Health Services does NOT regulate residential pool contractors. 
   
  Contact Betsy Bollinger at (941) 861-6126 for more information on Sarasota County pool contractor requirements.
• Technician Certification Courses Approved By Florida Department Of Health
  For contractors & pool service business owners
• Florida Standards for Chemicals in Swimming Pools
  As set forth by Florida Adminstrative Code 64E-9
• How to Use Your Test Kit
  General information about using a pool chemical test kit

Forms & Applications:

• 2013 "Pool School" schedule, application & map [185KB PDF]
  Use this form to sign up for Pool School (SCHD's public swimming pool technician training course), offered quarterly to pool maintenance companies, individuals, and others.
   
  Pool School is NOT a Certified Swimming Pool Operator (CPO) course.  Info on two-day national CPO courses can be found at www.AquaticTrainingInstitute.com or www.FloridaCAMCourses.com.
• Monthly swimming pool log
  For use by pool maintenance personnel to document pool maintenance
• Pools Facility Change of Owner Notification Form
  A fee of $50 is due upon submission.
• Notification of Public Swimming Pool Resurfacing Project [23KB PDF]
  A local form for contractors [updated 10-19-11]
• Application for Exemption Status, more than 32 Units (DH1704)
  For condominium or cooperative associations (more than 32 units) seeking a swimming pool exemption status
• Application for Exemption Status, 32 or Fewer Units (DH4065)
  For condominium/cooperative associations (32 or fewer units) seeking a swimming pool exemption status
• Application for Approval of Swimming Pool Plans (DH914)
  For new, to-be-built commercial pools only; to be completed by designing PE
• Application for a Swimming Pool Operating Permit/Authorization (DH916)
  For new, recently built commercial pools only; to be completed by designing PE
• Virginia Graeme Baker Act Main Drain Retrofit Acknowledgement Form
  As required by rule
• Entrapment Protection Verification Form [34KB PDF]
  Initial and annual certification of VGB device

For more information:

• Florida Department of Health