Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (STATE HEALTH OFFICE SWIMMING POOLS HOMEPAGE) Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (STATE HEALTH OFFICE SWIMMING POOLS HOMEPAGE)
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Swimming Pools and Public Bathing Places

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Pool Inspections

2012 Legislative Changes:

 Swimming Pool / Spa Inspections - search our database

Where do I send my pool plans?

House Bill 1263 became law on April 27 when Governor Scott signed it. This changes the requirements of Chapter 514, FS, and mandates that Florida's County and City Building Departments are now responsible for reviewing applications and issuing construction permits for public swimming pools under the Florida Building Code.

Code differences advisory template (DOC, <1mb) (Updated version posted 8-15-12)

Pool Law Changes (LOF2012-184) (PDF <1mb)

Chapter 514FS Resulting Pool Law (PDF <1mb)

FDOH Briefing Schedule (PDF, <1mb)

DOH Public Pool HB1263 Implementation Plan (PDF, <1mb)

Directors email memo (PDF, <1mb) (opens in a new window)

Health Advisory Sign for Bathing Place Poor Water Quality (JPG format <1mb)


Checklists for Public Swimming Pool Plan Reviews (All are Word documents <1mb, opens in a new window)

424 - FBC Checklist - IWF.doc (Word)

424 - FBC Checklist - Spa Pool.doc (Word)

424 - FBC Checklist - Public Pool.doc (Word)

424 - FBC Checklist - Wading Pool (Word)
 

DOH Plan Review and Permit Application Forms (all are indicated as either Word or pdf documents <1mb, and all open in a new window)
DH914 - Application for Pool Plans Approval.pdf (PDF)

DH914 - Application for Pool Plans Approval.doc (Word)

DH918 5-12 Interim App For Sw Pool Operating Permit (PDF)

DH918 5-12 Interim App For Sw Pool Operating Permit (Word)

DH 1350 - Public Swimming Pool Engineering Inspection Report (Word)
 

Public Pool briefings & Statewide Public Pool List for Building Code Officials
 
DOH Public Pool Plan Review Briefing with audio and PowerPoint
(zipped files are between 79-240 MB on an ftp site, opens in new window)


2011 Legislative Changes Requiring Pool Safety Features:

Implementation of HB 849 Plan of Action (157 kb pdf)

Pools- template letter to impacted facilities about HB 849 (13kb pdf)

Excerpt of HB 849 (88kb pdf)

Verification Form for Entrapment Protection (33kb pdf)

Safety Checklist for Safety Vacuum Release System (35kb pdf)

Safety Checklist for Suction Limiting Vent System (35kb pdf)

 

Virginia Graeme Baker Federal Pool and Spa Safety Act -

A law to prevent entrapment drowning and injury at all public pools in the United States that takes effect on December 19, 2008 and requires retrofit actions by that date.

Responsible Agency- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) web page and CPSC Staff Interpretation of the Act:
http://www.poolsafely.gov/ (opens in new window)

Technical Guidance and Protocol for CHD staff and Regional Engineers (pdf <2mb)

Example format for swimming pool grate/drain cover replacement submittal information (pdf <2mb)

Pool owner/contractor Factsheet for gravity drained AND direct suction pools and spas (pdf <2mb) 

Code Compliant Drain <2mb)

2009 Rule Revision with underlines and strikethroughs, Ch 64E-9, FAC (pdf <2 MB) pool rules sign
This public pool and bathing place rule revision was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly as the public hearing version on October 24, 2008.  The hearing was held on December 2, 2008.  A Notice of Change was published April 10, 2009. 
2009 Rule Revision without underlines and strikethroughs, Ch 64E-9, FAC (pdf <2 MB)

Fecal Accident Response Recommendations for Pool Staff

View Fecal Accident Response ( pdf <1mb) (opens in new window)
The Contact person for general questions, tips on preventing Fecal Accidents, Pool and Bathing Place Procedures in the event of a Fecal Accident is found here, as well as help in determining how much liquid chlorine should be added to your pool.

Business Issues
Rules governing swimming pool construction are now the purview of the local Building Department.  County Health Departments have been delegated the authority to issue operating permits.

Download Files (DH Application forms, etc)
 Applications for Approval of Swimming Pool Plans, permits, Monthly Swimming Pool Reports, Public Swimming Pool Engineering Inspection Report, Application for Swimming Pool Exempt Status >32 Units, Application for Annual Renewal or Reissuance of Public Swimming Pool/Bathing Place Operating Permit, Application for Swimming Pool Exempt Status  32 Units or Less, Application for Variance from Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., Swimming Pools and Bathing Place, Apply for a License, permit application form.

FDOH Approved Public Pool Service Technician Certification Courses (pdf <1mb) (opens in new window)
This list is approved as of February 2006.

Pool fencing

Private pool fencing criteria to prevent drowning that is referenced in Chapter 515, Florida Statutes: CPSC Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools (pdf <1mb) (opens in new window)

Links

CDC Healthy Swimming website - This Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website provides information on recreational water illnesses and what the public, health professionals and pool facility operators can do to prevent their transmission:

CDC Healthy Swimming website (http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming) (opens in new window)

Last Updated: 8-15-12
This page was last modified on: 09/9/2013 02:17:49