1. (1) The manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each pool is operated by a qualified pool operator who is certified or recertified by a program of training and testing accepted by the department;
   2. (b) a copy of the qualified pool operator's certification and contact information is posted in a conspicuous location at the pool facility;
   3. (c) a qualified pool operator is available onsite, or immediately available within two hours during hours of pool operation;
   4. (d) a qualified pool operator records a visit to the facility at least weekly and provides assistance when needed; and

   5. (e) a written plan regarding the operation, maintenance, and sanitation of the pool is developed that:

      1. (i) includes the measurement frequency of the parameters specified in Subsection (2)(c);
      2. (ii) specifies who is responsible to take and record the measurements;
      3. (iii) includes the cleaning and disinfecting schedule of each pool deck, shower, restroom, and dressing room;

      4. (iv) if lifeguards are required as described in Subsections R392-302-30(1) and R392-302-30(2), includes:

         1. (A) a diagram of the zone of surveillance for each lifeguard; and
         2. (B) a record of the date, time, and pool location of any bather accident or incident; and
      5. (v) is available for inspection by a local health officer.

2. (2) The qualified pool operator shall ensure that:

   1. (a) written or digital records are maintained to include any information pertinent to the operation, maintenance, and sanitation of each pool;
   2. (b) records are available for review and are easily accessible to the local health officer upon request;

   3. (c) as written in the maintenance plan for each pool, records include:

      1. (i) daily testing of the disinfectant residual in the pool water;
      2. (ii) daily testing of the pH of the pool water;
      3. (iii) daily record of water clarity;
      4. (iv) combined chlorine concentrations in the pool water;
      5. (v) the temperature of the pool water;
      6. (vi) flow rate;
      7. (vii) quantity of pool treatment chemicals used;
      8. (viii) filter backwash or cartridge filter replacement schedule or other filter maintenance;
      9. (ix) cyanuric acid levels, if applicable;
      10. (x) occurrences of fecal release into the pool water or onto the pool deck;
      11. (xi) bather load; and
      12. (xii) other information required by the local health officer; and
   4. (d) records are maintained and stored at the facility for at least two operating seasons.
3. (3) The local health officer may require more frequent testing based on previous records of sample testing results.
4. (4) The local health officer may determine the appropriate number of pools any one qualified pool operator may supervise using criteria based on pool compliance history, local considerations of time and distance, and the qualified pool operator's abilities.

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402