Final SOW Pool Cleaning 7-16-24.docx

Statement of Work

Therapy Pools Maintenance and Cleaning Services James A. Haley VA Medical Center

Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide pool cleaning, repair and maintenance services and all necessary chemical for pools used for therapeutic purposes listed here below. The contract will consist of a Base Year with an estimated commencement of four consecutive Option Years.

Contractor is to provide maintenance and cleaning service for the following two (2) pools:

a. One (1) Indoor Therapy Pool measuring approximately 40 feet by 40 feet, depth adjustable up to 6 feet

b. b. One (1) Indoor Treadmill Pool measuring approximately 8 by 12 feet, depth adjustable up to 4 feet

Both the (a) Therapy and (b) Treadmill pools are located in Building 38, Wing H, which is part of the new Polytrauma Unit at the James A. Haley, VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL.

The services shall consist of all labor, chemical supplies, cleaning supplies, cleaning, maintenance and supervision for contractor to meet performance under this contract as listed in more detail, below. The contractor will ensure the protection and/or conservation of Government facilities and property, to include using non-toxic and non-polluting chemicals, cleaning materials, and methods. The contractor’s employees and/or representatives who service VA Pools, which are used for therapeutic purposes, shall be certified per Florida Administrative Code 64E-9.018., (see Hyperlink or attached Word Document below).

https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=64E-9.018

*Period of Performance and Option Years:

Period of Performance will consist of a Base Year, and if the Government so chooses four-1 Year Option Periods.

Type of Contract:

Requirements – Fixed Price

Offers shall provide a separate price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) on which an offer is made. Offers that fail to provide a separate price for each line item on which an offer is made for the base year and each option year shall be rejected and receive no further consideration. The total aggregate price will be computed by multiplying the estimated quantity of the CLIN by each service price offered for the base year and option years (as applicable) and adding the results within each group, taking into consideration the lowest overall price to the Government. Unit prices offered shall not exceed two decimal places.

Site Visit:

All prospective offers are encouraged to attend a site visit. This will include an inspection of the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Contract Award Meeting:

The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kickoff meeting or has advised the contractor that a kickoff meeting is waived.

Basic Maintenance Services:

1. The contractor shall be available for pool service each weekday, Monday through Friday (M-F) and at a minimum, provide maintenance and cleaning service 4 to 5 days a week or as needed to accommodate increased bather load. This shall include bacteria, chemical and water testing and adjustments for all therapy pools that are in service, ensuring water quality continues to meet or exceed all the appropriate Federal, State, Local, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and guidelines, and in accordance with 64-E9.004 Operational Requirements. (See Hyperlink or attachment Word Document below.) The above schedule may be temporarily adjusted with the prior written approval of the COR.

https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=64E-9.004

2. The contractor shall conduct preventive maintenance/inspections (PMI) and related services on a regular basis to sustain the water quality of the pool, with the goal of limiting service interruptions. Areas of emphasis include all pools, filtration systems, pump room cleanliness and pool deck(s). The contractor, shall, at a minimum:

a. Maintain water at the proper level

b. Vacuum and brush pool floors and side walls to remove all debris, eliminate dirt, scum, scale, calcium, algae, and any other harmful deposits from the water/pool including seating areas, steps, walls and surface of pools.

c. Clean tile line and water line at a minimum on a weekly basis.

d. Empty pumps and skimmers.

e. Monitor chemical feeding systems and test water to confirm proper disinfectant levels and provide documentation to client

f. Inspect equipment for leaks, clogs, and other malfunctions.

g. Maintain equipment room in a clean serviceable condition.

a. Provide on-going communication and documentation with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or a designated point of contact regarding condition of pools.

-Contractor will be responsible for recording each daily visit in a logbook which will include at a minimum the following: maintenance report, PH reading(s), chemicals supplied, dates, times, sign in/out, who performed the maintenance, and shall also leave a copy of the report.

h. Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) at location for all chemicals on site or in use.

i. Provide emergency incident response (bowel, bladder, blood) in a 3-hour response time—performed in accordance with CDC guidelines; drain the pool for cleaning and sanitization as required, per CDC guidelines. http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/swimming/pools/fecal-incident-response-recommendations.pdf

j. Records/logs: Contractor shall maintain daily service and testing logs of appropriate sampling, analysis and corrective actions to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

k. Work Areas: The contractor shall, at all times, keep work area clean and neat and leave it in a clean and neat manner each day.

3. Drain, clean, refill, and balance chemicals in the THERAPY POOL and TREADMILL POOL semi-annually during the week July 4th and the week between Christmas & New Year.

THERAPY POOL Inspect and clean (as needed) pool, pool decks and all stainless-steel fixtures to maintain them in a serviceable condition ensuring the areas are free of dirt, debris, scum, scale, corrosion and other harmful deposits from end to end. Preferred cleaning and maintenance procedures are contained in the HydroWorx maintenance manual which is attached below.

Monitoring: Contractor shall monitor, maintain, and adjust/repair/replace as needed

· Chemical monitoring and adjustment

· Monitoring of Chemical Feeders, automation and controls

· Monitoring of safety controls

· Vacuum release systems

· Monitoring filter pressures, flow rates and backwashing

· Confirm pumps, valves, lights, heaters, auto fills are operating properly

Chemicals: The contractor will be responsible for supplying and properly storing all chemicals required for maintaining the pool’s water quality. The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, local, industry safety, health standards, regulations and facility guidelines regarding handling and transportation of chemicals.

The contractor will submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) noting all chemicals that are brought to James A. Haley Veterans Hospital for maintaining and cleaning therapy pools to the COR .

To comply with the Joint Commission Accreditation (JCA) requirements, the contractor shall provide written certification for company employees when requested in a separate PDF.

HydroWorx Treadmill Pool

The maintenance practices and procedures listed in the Hydroworx maintenance manual shall be adhered to in servicing the Hydroworx Treadmill pool.

1) Vendor shall ensure that the pool remains with the proper Chemical Test Ranges:

i. PH 7.4 – 7.8

ii. Alkalinity 80 – 120 PPM

iii. Calcium Hardness 200 – 400 PPM

iv. Bromine 3 – 5

Requirement:

No less then less than 5 years of experience working with HydroWorx treadmill pools

Contractor’s Personnel:

A) Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall provide the names and contact numbers of a point of contact and an alternate that shall be responsible for the performance of services.

B) Contractor Employees: Contractor’s employees and/or representatives shall present and carry themselves in a neat and professional manner while on Facility Campus. She/he shall comply with all policies and regulations of this facility.

C) Contractor’s personnel will wear proper I.D. badge at all times while on property.

D) All of the contractor’s personnel shall have the proper training and knowledge to meet the needs of this contract and will provide courteous, prompt, professional service to VA.

E) Security Requirements: Said contractor may require Finger Printing (FI) as required prior to the contractor starting work. The Contracting Officer or COR will provide the details required for the FI.

F) Position Sensitivity – The position sensitivity has been designated as Low Risk.

G) Background Investigation: The level of background investigation commensurate with the required level of access is – National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

Work Hours:

Because of direct patient care during regular business hours, the Contractor shall provide services past 4:00 pm after normal business hours (M-F) a minimum of five (5) days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. The COR will provide a copy of the Contractor’s Pool Schedule to VA Police and Environmental Management Service (EMS). Contractor will have EMS as a point of contact after hours.

If a cleaning day falls on a Federal Holiday, the Contractor will make arrangements with the daily Primary (COR) or Alternate point of contact to perform the services on an alternate day of the week.

Note: This includes any other day declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

10 National Holidays, observed by the Federal Government are:

Procedures and Documentation:

No later than two (2) days after the implementation of this contract, contractor shall provide the COR with written copies of procedures to be used to carry out the requirement of the contract. Contractor will be subject to frequent unannounced safety and environmental inspections.

Training and Records Maintenance:

All personnel servicing this contract must have all necessary certifications. The contractor will provide a copy of training certificates/certification to the COR within 3 days of contract award for all contractor personnel performing work under this contract.

Documentation of Services Performed:

Contractor shall, at a minimum, maintain and provide upon request, documentation of the following:

a. Pool Tile and Pool deck Maintenance - spot cleaning and scrubbing

b. Vacuuming of pool(s) and pool(s) filtration system cleaning

c. Chemical usage

d. Frequency of Pump rooms being cleaned

e. Water chemical levels and actions taken if levels out of range

f. Bacterial levels and actions taken if levels out of range

g. Department of Health monthly pool report.

Changes To the Statement of Work:

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

VA INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY LANGUAGE

a. Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

b. If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for cause under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.

c. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

d. All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

SECURITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION:

a. The term “security incident” means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. The contractor/subcontractor shall immediately notify the COTR and simultaneously, the designated ISO and Privacy Officer for the contract of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that contained in system(s) to which the contractor/subcontractor has access.

b. To the extent known by the contractor/subcontractor, the contractor/subcontractor’s notice to VA shall identify the information involved, the circumstances surrounding the incident (including to whom, how, when, and where the VA information or assets were placed at risk or compromised), and any other information that the contractor/subcontractor considers relevant.

c. With respect to unsecured protected health information, the business associate is deemed to have discovered a data breach when the business associate knew or should have known of a breach of such information. Upon discovery, the business associate must notify the covered entity of the breach. Notifications need to be made in accordance with the executed business associate agreement.

d. In instances of theft or break-in or other criminal activity, the contractor/subcontractor must concurrently report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement entity (or entities) of jurisdiction, including the VA OIG and Security and Law Enforcement. The contractor, its employees, and its subcontractors and their employees shall cooperate with VA and any law enforcement authority responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any possible criminal law violation(s) associated with any incident. The contractor/subcontractor shall cooperate with VA in any civil litigation to recover VA information, obtain monetary or other compensation from a third party for damages arising from any incident, or obtain injunctive relief against any third party arising from, or related to, the incident.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DATA BREACH:

a. Consistent with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. §5725, a contract may require access to sensitive personal information. If so, the contractor is liable to VA for liquidated damages in the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving any SPI the contractor/subcontractor processes or maintains under this contract.

b. The contractor/subcontractor shall provide notice to VA of a “security incident” as set forth in the Security Incident Investigation section above. Upon such notification, VA must secure from a non-Department entity or the VA Office of Inspector General an independent risk analysis of the data breach to determine the level of risk associated with the data breach for the potential misuse of any sensitive personal information involved in the data breach. The term 'data breach' means the loss, theft, or other unauthorized access, or any access other than that incidental to the scope of employment, to data containing sensitive personal information, in electronic or printed form, that results in the potential compromise of the confidentiality or integrity of the data. Contractor shall fully cooperate with the entity performing the risk analysis. Failure to cooperate may be deemed a material breach and grounds for contract termination.

SECURITY CONTROLS COMPLIANCE TESTING:

On a periodic basis, VA, including the Office of Inspector General, reserves the right to evaluate any or all of the security controls and privacy practices implemented by the contractor under the clauses contained within the contract. With 10 working-days’ notice, at the request of the government, the contractor must fully cooperate and assist in a government-sponsored security controls assessment at each location wherein VA information is processed or stored, or information systems are developed, operated, maintained, or used on behalf of VA, including those initiated by the Office of Inspector General. The government may conduct a security control assessment on shorter notice (to include unannounced assessments) as determined by VA in the event of a security incident or at any other time.

TRAINING:

a. All contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall complete VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training.

1. Sign and acknowledge (either manually or electronically) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Rules of Behavior.

b. The contractor shall provide to the contracting officer and/or the COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

c. Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe required, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and documents are complete.

The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required for this Statement of Work.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

A. Applicability This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes [Agency] records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their [Agency] contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

[Note: To the extent an agency requires contractors to complete records management training, the agency must provide the training to the contractor.] D. Flowdown of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

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64E-9.018 Certification.doc 64E-9.018 Public Pool Service Technician Certification.

An individual who services a public pool by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality and chemical balance of public pools shall be certified. To be certified an individual must demonstrate knowledge of public pools. Examples of such knowledge include: pool cleaning, general pool maintenance, make-up water supply, bacteriological, chemical and physical quality of water and water purification, testing, treatment, and disinfection procedures. To ensure that the pool technicians are knowledgeable, said technician shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the department of at least 16 hours in length and shall pass a test acceptable to the department. Certification is conferred upon an individual and is nontransferable. Certification does not imply any licensure and specifically not that of contractor as regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation under Section 489.105(3)(j), (k), or (l), F.S. A certified pool technician may not affect the structural integrity of the pool or equipment, and shall not delegate work to others, including employees, that are not themselves certified under this section, or otherwise exempt from this provision per Chapter 514, F.S.

(1) Training shall include the following study topics for the hours indicated:

(a) Swimming pool calculations 1 hour;

(b) Filter type and filtration circulation 4 hours;

(c) Water chemistry – balancing & testing 5 hours;

(d) Spas and warm water pools 1 hour;

(e) Pool and spa maintenance 2 hours;

(f) Operational and safety requirements 2 hours; and

(g) State health code Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., 1 hour.

(2) Course materials must be provided that cover the required topics in detail. The course approval shall be contingent upon their meeting the items listed in subsection (1) above and the subjects listed in Section 514.075, F.S. The test approval shall be contingent upon all of the questions being related to the subject areas listed in subsection (1) above and the subjects listed in Section 514.075, F.S., with at least 10% of the questions from the subject areas in paragraphs (1)(a) through (f) above, and the remaining 40% covering any of the seven pool subject areas listed in this rule or Section 514.075, F.S. The minimum passing score for the test shall be no less than 70% correct for all questions. There shall be a minimum of 50 questions.

(3) Any individual or organization requesting the department to review their courses for compliance with the requirements of this rule, must submit copies of their training materials to the department prior to providing that training within the state. A copy of the test to be given, answers to the test questions, and a statement indicating the length of time a classroom topic will be conducted shall be included. The department shall review the materials and inform the applicant of its findings within 60 days from receipt of all training materials.

(4) The department shall deem certified any individual who has been proven certified by a course of national recognition.

(5) This requirement does not apply to a person or the direct employee of a person permitted as a public pool operator under Section 514.031, F.S. Further, persons licensed under Section 489.105(3)(j), (k), or (l), F.S., shall be deemed certified.

(6) Proof of certification shall be posted conspicuously in the equipment room of each pool serviced or must otherwise be available for inspection by the department.

(7) Any reference to department approval shall state no more than: “This course is approved by the Florida Department of Health for student certification as a Public Pool Service Technician under Chapter 514, F.S., and Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C.”

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 514.021, 514.075 FS. Law Implemented 514.025, 514.075 FS. History–New 9-25-97, Amended 5-27-04, 5-24-09.

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64E-9.004 Operational Requirements.doc 64E-9.004 Operational Requirements.

(1) Water Quality – The water supply for all pools shall be an approved potable water system or shall meet the requirements for potable water systems by the submission from the operator of bacteriological and chemical laboratory reports to the county health department. Salt water sources are exempt from the potable water chemical standards except for iron and color requirements.

(a) Cross-connection prevention – An atmospheric break or approved back flow prevention device shall be provided in each pool water supply line that is connected to a public water supply. Vacuum breakers shall be installed on all hose bibbs.

(b) Bacteriological quality – The pool water shall be free of coliform bacteria contamination.

(c) Clarity – The pool water shall be 0.5 or less NTU and the main drain grate must be readily visible from the pool deck.

(d) Chemical quality – Chemicals used in controlling the quality of the pool water shall be tested and approved using the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 60, 1996a 1997, which is incorporated by reference in these rules and shall be compatible with other accepted chemicals used in pools. The following parameters shall be adhered to for pool water treatment:

1. pH – 7.2 to 7.8.

2. Disinfection – Free chlorine residual shall be 1 milligram per liter (mg/L) to 10 mg/L, inclusive, in conventional swimming pools and 2 mg/L to 10 mg/L, inclusive, in all other type pools such as spa-type pools and interactive water fountains; bromine residual shall be 1.5 mg/L to 10 mg/L, inclusive, in conventional swimming pools and 3 mg/L to 10 mg/L, inclusive, in all other type pools. Except that, the following maximum disinfectant levels shall apply to indoor conventional swimming pools: 5 mg/L free chlorine or 6 mg/L bromine.

3. When oxidation-reduction potential controllers are required, the water potential shall be kept between 700 and 850 millivolts. Use of these units does not negate the manual daily testing requirement of subsection 64E-9.004(13), F.A.C.

4. Cyanuric acid – 100 mg/L maximum in pools and 40 mg/L in spa pools

5. Quaternary ammonium – 5 mg/L maximum

6. Copper – 1 mg/L maximum

7. Silver – 0.1 mg/L maximum

(2) Manual addition of chemicals will be allowed under special conditions and requires that the pool be closed prior to addition and for at least 1 hour period after addition or a longer period as necessary for sufficient and safe distribution of the chemical. After treatment for breakpoint chlorination and algae prevention, use of the pool can be resumed when the free chlorine levels drop to 10 mg/L.

(3) Cleanliness – The pool and pool deck shall be kept free from sediment, floating debris, visible dirt and algae. Pools shall be refinished when the pool surfaces cannot be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.

(4) Food, drink and glass containers are prohibited in the pool and on the pool wet deck area.

(5) The pool recirculation system must be operated at all times when the pool is open for use. The recirculation system may be shut off three hours after the pool closes but must resume operation three hours before opening the pool. Shut down time must be controlled by a time clock.

(6) The pool water level must be maintained at an elevation suitable for continuous skimming without flooding during periods of non-use.

(7) All equipment and appurtenances shall be kept in good repair.

(8) When use of a public swimming pool requires an admission or a membership fee, the most recent pool inspection report shall be posted in plain view of existing and potential members and patrons.

(9) Sanitary facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and sanitary supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels or blow dryer, soap and waste baskets shall be provided.

(10) Footbaths are prohibited.

(11) Test kits are required to be on the premises of all pools to determine free active chlorine and total chlorine using N,N-Diethyl-p-Phenylenediamine (DPD), or bromine level, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and pH.

(a) The following test kits shall be provided if the corresponding chemicals are used: cyanuric acid, sodium chloride, quaternary ammonium and copper.

(b) When silver is added as a supplemental disinfectant, a water analysis must be done every six months and be submitted to the department upon request.

(c) A test kit may be used for multiple pools, provided the pools have common ownership and they are located on contiguous property.

(d) The test kit shall be capable of measuring the level of disinfectant in the normal operating range.

(12) Activity accessories such as volleyball and basketball nets may be used for designated times provided a clear four foot deck area is maintained behind the structures. When the pool is open for general use such accessories must be removed.

(13) The keeping of a daily record of information regarding pool operation, using the Monthly Swimming Pool Report – DH 921 3/98, obtained from the local county health department, shall be the responsibility of the pool owner or operator. Customized report forms may be substituted provided they contain the appropriate information and are acceptable to the department. The completed report shall reflect manually conducted pool water tests for pH and disinfectant levels at least once every 24 hours and shall be retained at the pool or submitted monthly as required by the local health department. DH 921, 3/98, may be obtained at the local county health department. For the purposes of daily testing of the pool water and keeping of the Monthly Swimming Pool Log, the requirements of Rule 64E-9.018, F.A.C., are not applicable.

(14) Should a fecal accident occur, the pool operator or owner shall consider the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) “Fecal accident response recommendations for pool staff” found on the internet web site: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/.

Specific Authority 381.0011, 381.006, 514.021 FS. Law Implemented Part I, Ch. 386, 381.0011, 381.0025, 381.006, 514.021, 514.03, 514.031, 514.05, 514.06 FS. History–New 10-5-93, Formerly 10D-5.133, Amended 12-27-98, 5-27-04.

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