Public Pool CT DPH Approvals and Local Health Inspections in Accordance with CT PHC 19-13-B33b
Public Pool Inspections in accordance with CT Public Health Code 19-13-B33b
After CT DPH Public Pool approval and final sign-off, Health Departments in CT conduct inspections of public pools to maintain water quality, safety equipment and facility cleanliness ultimately protecting the health and safety of pool users. CT Public Health Code 19-13-B33b requires that all Public Swimming Pools receive state approval and a final state inspection prior to initial use. The local health department will participate in the state final inspection and annually thereafter prior to opening for the public pool season. A pool located at a single family residence which is used or intended to be used for commercial or business purposes is a Public Swimming Pool. For CT DPH regulation, click link: CT DPH Public Pools. These Recreation Program Public Pool requirements include the details for construction, alteration or reconstruction of public pools.
The CT DPH requires daily pool water quality testing, and recommends testing three (3) times a day by the supervisory pool testing representatives to assure proper disinfection levels for germ control and maintaining proper free residual chlorine levels.
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Please complete the following forms:
Fillable Application to Operate a Public Pool
Fillable Public Pool Supervisor or Operator Letter of Authorization 2025
Fillable Fee Invoice Sheet 2025
Note: BHD also sends these forms and instructions via email.
Please include the following information:
- Condominium Association’s confirmation of designated pool supervisor responsible for the pool for the season. This may include the information for the resident (president of association, chairman of pool committee, etc.).
- The name and email address of the commercial pool company responsible for the monitoring of the pool.
- The name of the personnel responsible for maintaining the pool water quality testing logs and performing daily pool testing.
- Emergency contact number for pool supervisory personnel.
- The name of the owner or agent, business addresses and contact number.
- Pool inspection fee of $75.00. Checks made payable to the Town of Bethel.
Once the forms are completed, please print, sign, date and drop off with $75 payment in cash or check made payable to Town of Bethel. You can also print, sign, date, scan the application and send via email to bethelhealth@bethel-ct.gov and make payment in cash or check made payable to Town of Bethel in person or via mail to Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St., Bethel, CT 06801 . Note: If payment is made via mail, application will not be processed until payment is received.
Once BHD receives the signed Letter of Authorization of the delegated Pool Supervisor and Pool Water Quality Managers, BHD will set up an appointment for pre-opening pool inspection with your designated pool supervisor and pool tester (if separate) BHD inspector must have access to all pool use areas and mechanical room. At the conclusion of the inspection, you will be notified of BHD findings and any deficiencies that need to be addressed to be in compliance with The State of Connecticut Public Health Code Sec. 19-13-B33b to open pool.
Please make sure that one of your designated Pool Supervisors and Pool Tester (if separate) is at the first pre-opening pool inspection and has the state approved water test kit on-site and the pool logging records. All main drain covers must meet manufacturer’s specifications and regulations to maintain pool safety.
If you have any questions, please email us at bethelhealth@bethel-ct.gov or give us a call at (203) 794-8539.