Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (2009)

The objective of this program is to minimize the risk of disease and injury at public swimming pools and bathing places. Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., governs sanitary standards and practices at these facilities.

The department is responsible for reviewing plans and issuing new pool construction permits.

Sixteen county health departments have been delegated the authority to review plans and issue permits: Broward, Collier, Dade, Duval, Escambia, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Okaloosa, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Volusia, and Walton. All county health departments conduct routine inspections, collect samples, and maintain standards at public swimming pools and bathing areas. When violations are found, county health departments take action to enforce Florida laws. This can include immediate closure of a facility.

The objective of this program is to minimize the risk of disease and injury at public swimming pools and bathing places. Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., governs sanitary standards and practices at these facilities.

The department is responsible for reviewing plans and issuing new pool construction permits. Chapter 64E-9 F.A.C. rules, applications for Approval of Swimming Pool Plans, permits, Monthly Swimming Pool Reports, Public Swimming Pool Engineering Inspection Report, Application for Swimming Pool Exempt Status 32 Units, Application for Annual Renewal or Reissuance of Public Swimming Pool/Bathing Place Operating Permit, Application for Swimming Pool Exempt Status 32 Units or Less, Application for Variance from Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., Swimming Pools and Bathing Place, Apply for a License, permit application form. This shapefile contains public pools inspected by the Department of Health.

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