Pool Certifications
Pool Permit requirements are regulated by your city's Code Compliance Department. To determine which certification is required, please contact your local municipality.
For a brief overview of updated Swimming Pool and Spa Rules in the state of Texas, visit https://dshs.texas.gov/poolspa/default.aspx
CPO: CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR
This certification is a 5-year national certification issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and is required by the state of Texas. Local municipalities may require an alternative certification. CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming CPO classes hosted by AAGD.
Certifications are issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and are E-MAILED directly to the student based on the email that is provided on the exam. Digital delivery of certificates can take up to 7-10 weeks after the class. For questions about the status of your certificate, you can contact the PHTA. You will need to provide them with your name, registered e-mail, date of exam and your instructor name (English Instructor: Stephen Hunter with PoolSure / Spanish Instructor: Eduardo Gomez with PoolSure)
Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
service@PHTA.org
719-540-9119
You may also request a certificate replacement online HERE.
Certificate Period and Renewal:
CPO certifications are valid for five years from the end of the month of issuance. For example, certifications issued on March 2, 2018, will expire March 31, 2023. A letter will be sent (either via email or mail to the contact information on file for the individual) by Sept. 1 of the year of certification expiration to remind them of their upcoming renewal. It is the individual’s responsibility to keep all contact information current. If you move or change jobs, please notify the PHTA University by email at education@phta.org or by phone at 703-838-0083. You are given a 90-day grace period to renew your certification after your expiration date. By March 1 of the year following the certification expiration, a final notice will be sent, stating that if the individual does not submit a completed recertification application their certification will be terminated. If you do not submit your documents within the grace period, you will need to reapply for certification, retake a course and sit for the certification exam.
Click here to see AAGD's upcoming CPO classes
MPO: MANAGER OF POOL OPERATIONS
The City of Dallas regulates and inspects commercial pools, health club pools, hotel/motel pools and institutional pools. Pool inspectors check for storage of chemicals, chemical balance, water clarity, safety equipment, required signage, and depth markings. Properties with pools are required to post a current pool permit and current manager of pool operations certificate.
Training will be provided throughout the year for certification of the manager of pool operations. Please contact Code Compliance, Multi-Tenant Inspection/Pool Program at (214) 671-2791 for information on classes.
click here to access information about the City of Dallas MPO class