CPO certification by state
CPO Certification in South Carolina
South Carolina requires public pools to have an operator with the state's own SC Pool Operator certification, which approved trainers bundle with national courses such as CPO.
Who sets the rules
The state regulation, R.61-51, administered by the Department of Environmental Services.
What the rules say
- The operator inspects the pool at least three times a week.
- The operator's name has to be posted on a sign at the pool.
- The rule covers hotels, apartments and HOA pools.
Running a pool service business
- Since May 19, 2023, building, servicing or repairing residential pools needs a licence when the job is worth more than $10,000.
Getting certified in South Carolina
CPO classes run in person, as a blended online course with a shorter in-person day, and in formats that keep the exam proctored. The CPO certification guide explains the formats, typical costs and renewal, and how to find a class near you.
Questions
- Does South Carolina require a certified pool operator?
- South Carolina requires public pools to have an operator with the state's own SC Pool Operator certification, which approved trainers bundle with national courses such as CPO. The state regulation, R.61-51, administered by the Department of Environmental Services.
- Do you need a licence to run a pool service business in South Carolina?
- Since May 19, 2023, building, servicing or repairing residential pools needs a licence when the job is worth more than $10,000. Whether a national CPO without the South Carolina exam counts on its own wasn't confirmed.
For pool service companies
Readings, Doses and Service History From Every Stop
Pool Runs gives every technician a mobile app that logs the readings, works out the doses for each pool, and keeps the service history, even offline in a backyard with no signal.