The Clark County Combined Health District conducts a swimming pool program under the authority of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3749. All pools, spas, and splashpads are required to meet the minimum requirements of the Ohio Public Swimming Pool, Spa and Special Use Pool Rules.
A license is for any pool, spa or splash pad that serves four families or more. CCCHD will inspect these locations at least once per year with the possibility of more inspections. These inspections focus on water quality, maintenance of filtration and recirculation equipment, the presence of required safety equipment and warning signs, lifeguard requirements, record-keeping, and overall facility operation. All pool operators are required to keep records of water quality testing and accidents on a Weekly Operation Report.
CCCHD works to ensure that all pools, spas and splash pads are kept healthy, so you can have fun. We will work with the pool facility to make sure they know how to keep the pools safe. If anyone has questions or needs help, CCCHD is available to answer.
Any changes to existing pools or spas require the submission of plans or notification to the Ohio Department of Health for approval. Their requirements can be found on their webpage along with the Virginia Graeme Baker issues. Changes requiring approval include:
- Replacement of a disinfectant feeding device
- Replacement of a filter with one that has different media or capacity
- Replacement of a pump with a different horsepower or flow rate
- Either of these changes is referred to as an “Equipment Replacement.” Approval must be obtained by submitting an Equipment Replacement Form to the Ohio Department of Health
- Construction that changes the depth, shape or other basic design of the pool in a way that affects pool patron safety or recirculation
- Changes to the system design
- Changes or replacement of a deck
- Changes to the basic design of a diving board
- Adding a special feature such as a slide
- Complete replacement of the recirculation system.
- Replacement of all return piping or skimmer piping.
- Replacement of more than 50% of a gutter system or the total number of inlets and outlets.
For more information on these requirements contact the Ohio Department of Health directly at 614-644-7438.