All pool and spa permittees shall have at least one employee, or retain the services of a professional, who is a certified pool or spa operator (CPO). The CPO shall demonstrate knowledge of pool or spa operations and show proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of a certified pool or spa operation training program. The CPO shall provide a certification document in a form sufficient to verify authenticity of the certification. The Tippecanoe Health Department shall consider other forms of documentation establishing an operator’s qualifications to act as a CPO but the Tippecanoe Health Department shall not be required to accept.such documentation as equivalent to a certification document. Further requirements for a CPO include:
(A) Each operator shall physically visit and inspect each pool or spa not less frequently than once per week and be available to service the pool or spa whenever it is open for use by the public;
(B) The operator shall assume responsibility for compliance with this rule;
(C) Proof of certification shall be made available to the health officer upon request;
(D) The certification must be renewed whenever required by the relevant certifying authority, but such certification shall not be recognized to exceed a period of five years.
(Ord. 2018-16-CM, passed 9-17-18)