§ 66-118. Procedure for obtaining a pool operator's certificate.

(a)

All applications for a pool operator's certificate shall be made and filed with the health department. The health department shall prescribe the form of application and make such investigation concerning all applications filed as it shall deem necessary.

(b)

A pool operator's certificate shall be issued by the health department to all applicants who shall first present evidence of satisfactory completion of an approved course in the care, maintenance and operation of public swimming pools. A $20.00 fee shall be charged for the issuance of each pool operator's certificate.

(c)

Upon payment of a fee of $20.00, any applicant may elect to challenge the final examination instead of completing the course. If the examination is passed, a pool operator's certificate shall be issued. If the examination is failed, the course must be completed before re-examination and the course fee must be paid. The pool operator's certificate will be valid for three years and may be reissued upon payment of an additional fee of $20.00. Certificates valid on the effective date of this article will remain valid until September 30, 2001.

(d)

A pool operator's certificate issued pursuant to section 66-118(b) of this article shall be valid for the time periods specified in subsection (c), above unless sooner revoked for cause by the health department. Continued violation of any provision of the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64E-9, as amended, shall be prima facie grounds for revocation of the pool operator's certificate. The certificate may be declared invalid if the holder does not attend a refresher course as prescribed by the health department. Such refresher courses shall not be required more frequently than annually.

(e)

In lieu of a pool operator's certificate, a provisional certificate will be issued for an individual on registration for the course. This provisional certificate will be valid until the date of satisfactory completion of the course, or for six months, whichever occurs first.

(f)

A fee of $50.00 shall be charged by the health department for all of the following: Processing applications, issuing a certificate, conducting the course and supplying the required educational materials.

(Ord. No. 77-51, § 3; Ord. No. 99-65, § 3, 9-14-99)