The Swimming Pool Inspection Program is designed to protect the public from the risk of disease and injury at public swimming pools and bathing places.  The governing authority for this program is Florida Administrative Code 64E-9 and Florida Statute Chapter 514. 

Inspections are conducted twice a year and entail (but are not limited to):

1. Water Quality and Chemistry
2. Pool Cleanliness and Safety Measures
3. Proof of contract with Pool Service Technician or proof of Pool Operator Training
4. Pool Maintenance Records
5. Location and condition of bathroom facilities

If you wish to open a Public Swimming Pool you will need an initial Operating Permit:

An Operating Permit is issued after:

1. Permit Application through our department Swimming Pool Operating Permit(112kb; tif)
2. Submittal of pool plans and documentation of devices meeting manufacturer standards Swimming Pool Plan Approval(1kb; tif)
3. Payment of fee Pool Fee Schedule(23kb; doc)
4. Successful completion of the “Opening” Health Inspection and subsequent inspections. 

Proof of “required training” through the Department of Health.  All persons employed to service the pool must have proof of the Public Pool Service Technician Certification(23kb; doc).

Other Related Applications:
Annual renewal application(57kb; tif)
Pool Exemption less than 32 units(68kb; tif)
Pool Exemption more than 32 units(68kb; tif)

Related Links

CDC advice on Healthy Swimming(245kb; pdf)
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/6_pleas.htm

If you have a complaint regarding a Public Swimming Pool please call us at 850-595-6700 to submit your complaint.

 

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