The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County’s (DOH-Sarasota) division of Environmental Health oversees the health and safety of public pools, spas, and natural swimming and bathing places in Sarasota County.
Rules and Regulations
Forms and Applications
State Forms:
Access the following forms at the State Public Swimming Pools Page
- Monthly swimming pool log
- Application for Exemption Status, more than 32 Units (DH1704)
- Application for Exemption Status, 32 or Fewer Units (DH4065)
- Application for Approval of Swimming Pool Plans (DH914)
- Application for a Swimming Pool Operating Permit/Authorization (DH916)
- Virginia Graeme Baker Act Main Drain Retrofit Acknowledgement Form
- Entrapment Protection Verification Form
Local forms:
- Request for Public Pool Renovation Survey or Inspection
- Application for Resurfacing
- Application to Amend Facility Information
Contact us for a copy of:
- Pools Facility Change of Owner Notification Form
A fee of $50 is due upon submission. - Notification of Public Swimming Pool Resurfacing Project
A local form for contractors
Pool School
All public swimming pools must be maintained by a certified operator to maintain acceptable sanitary conditions and to minimize the possibility of a waterborne disease outbreak.
The person who is directly responsible for the pool operation is required to complete a training course known as Pool School.
Pool School Online
Required training for pool professionals, now available online.
This course must be conducted or approved by the DOH-Sarasota. The course covers basic pool water chemistry, filter system operation and maintenance, and general swimming pool sanitation.
Pool School is available in person and online.