For over 10 years B&R Pools and Swim Shop has been conducting the NSPF Certified Pool Operator and PA Pesticide Applicator Certification courses to Western PA swimming pool professionals. These classes are required to operate a commercial swimming pool in Pennsylvania, and B&R Pools is proud to have educated more pool operators than anyone else in the State.

Together, Al Rose, E.J. and Mike Bonavita bring over 90 years experience in the commercial pool industry to the classroom. The result is a class made up of real world examples that coincide nicely with the textbook material.

The Allegheny County Bathing Place Manager certificate can be obtained at the same time as the CPO accreditation bringing our one stop shop philosophy to your education needs.

If you have questions regarding your current status or would like more specific information contact Diane Rose at the office 412-661-7665 or email edcenter@bandrpools.com

FAQs

Do I need a pesticide license?
The Pesticide Applicator license is required for any individual charged with adding or handling chemicals in a commercial swimming pool in Pennsylvania.

Does my facility require a Certified Pool Operator?
There must be at least one Certified Pool Operator on staff for every commercial pool in Allegheny County. Outside of Allegheny County your facility is not required to have a CPO on staff (although it is not a bad idea).

What is considered a commercial pool?
A commercial pool is defined as any pool owned and operated by (1) the residents of a condominium or cooperative, (2) any public or private educational institution, (3) any public or private orphanage, (4) any communal group such as YMCA, health club, community center, and (5) any correctional institution.

How long is my CPO and Pesticide license good for?
The CPO is good for a five (5) year period. Retesting is required to re-certify at the end of that period. Pesticide certification is good for a period of three (3) years. During that three year period, six (6) Core and four (4) Category 24 Continueing Education credits must be earned to re-certify for the next three (3) years.

PROGRAMS

NSPF Certified Pool Operator
April 17,18 2012

May 15,16 2012

June 5,6 2012

October 9, 10

Topics:

• Disease and Accident Prevention
• Hot water care, pool management
• Codes
• Pool calculations
• Water Chemistry
• Water Testing
• Filtration
• Recirculation
• Maintenance
• Seasonal Care
• Operational problems

75% on the test and full attendance is required to pass. State issued photo I.D. is required for testing. Cost for the course is $285.00 which includes class, text book, math workbook, exam and certification.

Application available by email request. edcenter@bandrpools.com

 

Allegheny County Bathing Place Manager

April 18, 2012

May 16, 2012

June 6, 2012

 

Allegheny County Health Department will administer a short quiz after giving a brief presentation on the County rules and regulations. This is required in conjunction with the CPO in order to operate a commercial pool within Allegheny County.

Fee to Allegheny County is required in order to recieve your certificate.

 

 

Pesticide Applicator Certification

 

A review of Core and Category 24 in the morning is followed by both tests issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in the afternoon.

Cost of the course is $295.00 which includes text books, review, Core and category 24 Tests and lunch. 

Application available by email request. edcenter@bandrpools.com
Note: State issued photo ID is required for testing.

 

 

Pesticide Applicator Update Seminar

 

This seminar is designed to bring your current Pesticide Applicators license Core/Category 24 credits current.
Core: 6 Credits 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Category 24: 4 Credits 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Application available by email request. edcenter@bandrpools.com
Note: You must have photo ID and PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License to take this seminar.