- Section I -- Basic Swimming Pool Operation.......
- Section II -- Circulation ................
- Section III -- Filtration .....................
- Section IV -- Chemistry
- Section V -- Chemical Tests ......
- Section VI -- Maintenance......................................
- Section VII -- Record Keeping and Swimming Pool Safety.........
- Section VIII -- Outdoor Pool Care ..........
- Section Quiz Answers ..........
- Glossary
- Attachment 1 - Offices that Administer the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Program
- Attachment 2 - Patron Regulations
- Attachment 3 - First Aid Kit Contents
- Attachment 4 - Procedures Following Fecal or Vomit Accidents in Pools
- Attachment 5 - Daily Swimming Pool Operation Report
- Attachment 6 - Instructions for completing the Daily Swimming Pool Operation Report
- Attachment 7 - Drowning/Injury/Illness Report
INTRODUCTION
Under the authority of the Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act [210 ILCS 125/et seq.], the Illinois
Department of Public Health is responsible for issuing construction permits, inspecting, and issuing annual licenses
for all swimming pools in Illinois except those at private residences intended only for the use of the owner and their
guests. Over 3,200 swimming pools are annually inspected and licensed by the Department and its agents . The
Department has extensive regulations regarding the construction and operation of these swimming pools in order to
provide a safe swimming environment. These regulations are contained in the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach
Code (77 Illinois Administrative Code 820). A copy of this code may be obtained from the Department’s web site at
www.idph.state.il.us under administrative rules, environmental programs or by calling (217) 782-5830.
The operation of a swimming pool is a complex task that requires knowledge of topics such as chemistry, plumbing,
and electricity. It is important to have trained, competent individuals operating the swimming pool. At this time,
there is no state requirement for pool operators to be licensed. However, the Department developed this voluntary
certification program and learning course to introduce the basic concepts and techniques necessary for the proper
operation and maintenance of swimming pools. Many employers and insurance companies are mandating this
certification.
All individuals associated with the operation of swimming pools are strongly encouraged to take this course and
become certified. Only through proper education, understanding, and implementation of the regulations can the
safety of swimmers be assured.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SWIMMING POOL OPERATORS CERTIFICATION
This booklet is a self-teaching course of instruction. It has the advantage of allowing the students to study and learn
at their own pace in the privacy of their own homes.
It is the student's responsibility to follow the course instructions. This booklet is divided into nine sections with a
quiz following each section. After studying a section, answer each section quiz question on a separate piece of
paper. The answers to each section quiz are in the back of this booklet. If any of the quiz questions were answered
incorrectly, study that section again until those questions are answered correctly.
After the student has completed this booklet, arrangements may be made to take the final exam by contacting any of
the Department’s regional offices indicated on the left side of Attachment 1 in the back of this booklet. The exam is
based on information contained in this document and the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code. Copies of these
regulations may be obtained from any of the regional offices. A score of 75% is required to be awarded a certificate
as a Certified Swimming Pool Operator by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
There is no charge for the exam and it may be retaken until a passing grade is obtained. In addition to this
certification booklet, the Department’s regional offices provide a training program for pool operators each year
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