QUALIFIED OPERATORS

The Qualified Operator is the individual responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water systems and associated infrastructure of the aquatic facility. Pool maintenance companies and Qualified Operators that service Southern Nevada Health District-permitted aquatic venues must register with the Health District.

Qualified operators are required to have completed a national Qualified Pool Operator certification course. Qualified Pool Operator training courses must meet criteria outlined in the most current Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Training courses can be found by searching the internet or through your employer. The Health District does not provide Qualified Operator training.

Once certification is obtained, Qualified Operators must register with the Health District prior to working at any aquatic facility or with any pool company. Operator registrations expire at the same time as the national certification expiration and must be renewed prior to expiration.

4-1 Qualified Operator Requirement

4-301 Qualified Operator Requirements and Availability

FIRST TIME QUALIFIED OPERATOR REGISTRATION

All first-time registrations must be completed through our online EH Portal. The following documents are required when submitting:

• Qualified Operator Application PDF
• Current Certified Pool Operator Certificate

RENEWING A QUALIFIED OPERATOR REGISTRATION

If an operator already has a Qualified Operator registration on file, they can renew by emailing the following documents to Aquatic@snhd.org to update the record:

• Qualified Operator Application PDF
• Current Certified Pool Operator Certificate

Registrations are processed in the order received. Operators will be notified when their registration fee is available for payment in the online system.  Once payment has been received, an appointment will be scheduled for a photo, and the registration card will be released to the operator.

POOL COMPANIES

All pool maintenance companies wishing to be listed on aquatic venue signage must register with the Health District and maintain a list of current employees servicing commercial aquatic venues.

4-101.3 Registration of Pool Companies

FIRST TIME POOL COMPANY REGISTRATION

All first-time pool company registrations must be completed through our online EH Portal. The following document is required when submitting:

• Pool Company Registration PDF

RENEWING A POOL COMPANY REGISTRATION

If a pool company already has a registration on file, they can renew by emailing the following document to Aquatic@snhd.org to update the record:

• Pool Company Registration PDF

Registrations are processed in the order received. The Pool Company will be notified when their registration fee is available for payment in the online system.  Once payment has been received, a registration letter will be prepared and sent to the Pool Company for their files.

Qualified Operator and Pool Company registrations can be submitted in person if assistance with the submittal process is needed. It is highly recommended that an appointment be scheduled for registration submittals to guarantee same-day processing. Walk-in applicants without an appointment will be processed as time permits. Contact the office at aquatic@snhd.org to schedule an appointment.