Bacteriological examination of all swimming pools must be completed prior to opening and at least once per week as outlined in Rule 410 IAC 6- 2.1. Sample results must be submitted in writing to the Health Department within seven days of sample collection. Every swimming pool shall be equipped with a chemical test kit. Tests for residual disinfectant and pH in the swimming pool shall be conducted not less than two times per day and recorded on approved forms. These tests shall be conducted prior to opening the pool and spa to swimmers and one other time later in the day when the pool is in use by swimmers. Tests for alkalinity and cyanuric acid shall be conducted as necessary to maintain acceptable chemical balance but not less than once per week. Tests for combined chlorine shall be conducted at least twice per week. The Health Department recommends but does not require that the test for calcium hardness be conducted at least once per month. Results shall be recorded on the approved operating record forms. All such records shall be maintained for at least one year and shall be available for examination by the Health Officer.
(Ord. 2008-16, passed 12-1-2008)