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Recreational Water Permits & Resources
Designers and operators of public and commercial pools can learn how to apply for a pool or hot tub permit, and access resources like pool operator courses.
Recreational water permits
You must receive approval from Interior Health before constructing a new public or commercial swimming pool or hot tub. A properly built and maintained pool or hot tub ensures both a safe physical environment and clean water.
- Refer to the Pool Regulations for more details.
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Review the B.C. Guidelines for Pool Design and B.C. Guidelines for Pool Operators from the Ministry of Health.
Recreational water resources
- Pool Safety Plan Guide for Pool Operators
- Cleaning Procedure for Treating Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Hot Tubs
- Cleaning Procedure for Treating Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Swimming Pools
- Responding to Pool Contamination | Health Swimming (Centre for Disease Control)
- Health & Safety Rules (poster)
- Collecting and Submitting a Sample for Bacteriological Testing
- Introductory Training for Pool Operators
- Contact your regional Environmental Public Health & Licensing office for more details
- BCRPA Level I & II Pool Operators courses
- Resident Managers' Training Institute Certified Swimming Pool Operators Certificate course
- Recreational Facilities Association of BC Level I & II Pool Operator, & Chlorine Safe Handling courses
- BC Lifesaving Society
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