SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, REGULATION 61-51

The *South Carolina Public Swimming Pools, Regulation 61-51*, available from 1 Exam Prep, is the official state regulation issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) governing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of public swimming pools and spas. This regulation establishes minimum safety and sanitation standards, including requirements for water quality, filtration systems, chemical handling, fencing, circulation equipment, and inspection procedures. It is a mandatory reference for the South Carolina Swimming Pool Contractor licensing examination administered by PSI. Regulation 61-51 aligns with national standards from the *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)* and the *Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)*, ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s public health and safety codes for pool contractors and facility operators.

South Carolina Regulation 61-51 was enacted to protect public health and safety in public swimming pools. The regulation is a helpful resource for swimming pool contractors and certified pool operators. 45 pages. (2023)