Permitted Activities - Failure to get a Construction Permit prior to beginning construction of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get Operational Approval (including a piping inspection before completion of construction) prior to beginning operation of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get a Change Order Permit prior to making any modifications to an existing public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

General Operation/Maintenance - Failure to operate and maintain a public swimming pool or spa in accordance with the Regulations for Public Swimming Pools will result in violation(s). These deficiencies are normally identified through a SCDES Public Swimming Pool Inspection.

Contact

Local SCDES Regional Offices

Luke Abel, Recreational Waters Program Coordinator, (803) 898-4255

Karen Ramos, Drinking Water Enforcement Section Manager, (803) 898-4271