Are you thinking about renovating that old public swimming pool? Are you building a new pool and want to make changes from the approved construction plans? If you answered "yes" to either of the questions, then a change order may be required.

Swimming Pools - Permitting Forms, Guidance 

• Forms  (permitting, change orders, final inspection checklist, incident reports, bacteriological monitoring)
• Change Order Questions 
• Permitting Guidance Document 

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.

SCDES now recognizes four (4) nationally accredited pool operator certification trainers:

Q. What are the required levels for pH and Chlorine?

A. pH is 7.0 to 7.8, Chlorine is 1 to 8 ppm (parts per million).

Q. How do I dispose of old pool chemicals?

A. Questions concerning disposal of chemicals should be referred to the Bureau of Land and Waste Management (803) 896-4000. Some municipalities and water treatment facilities may be willing to take expired HTH to use in their treatment procedures.