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2018 Changes to The New Jersey Public Recreational Bathing Code By Ben Basch, American Pool Enterprises

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I n January 2018, the New Jersey Department of Health formally adopted amendments to the State Public Recreational Bathing Code with an aim on improving the safety of our community pools. Swimming Pools in communities with more than 2 units all fall under the pur- view of this code. Our presentation provided a review of health code definitions and what “specially exempt” facility means. Key changes to the Bathing Code include, but are not limited to: • Checklist — submit to local health authority 21 days before opening OR 30 days before license expiration for year-round pools. • 1 TPO (Trained Pool Operator) visit required weekly at minimum. • Independent Laboratory Procedures have changed • Guarded Pools — Must show zones of coverage in Aquatic Facility Plan

• AED required for guarded swimming pools • Elevated guard stands required for pools over 5’ deep and/or over 2000 square foot surface area. • New Signage for wading pools • Chlorine Residual allowed up to 10ppm • First aid kit contents have been revised • Voluntary Compliance — Guarded Pools over 2000 sq. feet to have 2 lifeguards • As of 2019 pools over 2000 sq. ft. require adult super- visor to possess Pool Director Certification. • Swimming pools built after September 7, 2010 or altered must comply with NJ Uniform Construction Code. A copy of the revised code can be found here on the state web site: http://www.state.nj.us/health/ceohs/ sanitation-safety/environmental/ n

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