Swimming Pools, Spas and Bathing Places

Our Swimming Pools and Bathing Places Program ensures swimming swimming pools and bathing locations, regulated by the Florida Department of Health are operated in a protected and sanitary method so the danger of illness and harm is minimized. Swimming swimming pools, water parks, and spas, that are open to the general public, are permitted and inspected. Chapter 64E – 9 F.A.C. is the rule which comprises the necessities for the allowing and operation of public swimming swimming pools, spas, and bathing locations.

Pool Closures

Sometimes swimming swimming pools are closed as a result of fecal accidents. Such incidents are a priority and an inconvenience to each pool operators and patrons. Pool operators ought to fastidiously clarify to patrons why the pool must be closed in response to a fecal accident. Understanding that pool closure is important for correct disinfection and safety of the well being and security of swimmers is prone to promote assist fairly than frustration. Pool closures enable chlorine to kill germs and assist forestall Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs).

For suggestions what to do in circumstances of fecal incidents, see: Fecal Accident Response Recommendations for Pool Staff

A law to prevent entrapment drowning and injury at all public pools took effect on December 19, 2008 and requires retrofit actions. The Florida Department of Health in Duval County’s (DOH-Duval) fact sheet provides information about this national mandate. You can also visit the Florida Department of Health website for extra data. 

Public Swimming Pool Construction

All new development and pool modifications begin by making utility with DOH-Duval by filling out DH4159 Application For Swimming Pool Operating Permit. When DOH-Duval receives the crammed out utility, the proprietor /applicant receives a letter generated by this company that permits the native constructing authority to proceed with its allowing course of.

The native constructing authority, such because the City of Jacksonville Building Department, is the company that critiques and permits all public swimming pool, spa, and bathing locations in Duval County. You can contact the constructing division by calling:

City of Jacksonville: 904-630-1100

City of Atlantic Beach: 904-247-5813

City of Neptune Beach: 904-270-2400

City of Jacksonville Beach: 904-247-6235

City of Baldwin: 904-266-5030

After preliminary approval, permits are renewed yearly.

In sure circumstances, condominium swimming pools could also be exempt from a few of the public pool guidelines. If your condominium advanced has 32 or fewer items, click on right here for extra data and the exemption utility.

If the advanced has greater than 32 items, you have to to request an exemption. Exemption shouldn’t be automated; you should submit the applying type together with supporting documentation as famous on the applying type.For extra data, name 904-253-1280 or go to the Florida Department of Health website.