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Notification of intent to open or re-open a public pool, spa or Class C facility

Note: Please ensure that all requirements have been met prior to inspection; otherwise the public pool will not be approved for opening.

Requirements (Ontario Regulation 565)

Re-opening after any closure that lasts more than four (4) weeks:

At least 14 days before the re-opening of a public pool, spa, or Class C facility (e.g. wading pool, splash pad, receiving basin) after any closure that lasts for more than four weeks, the owner or operator shall notify in writing the Medical Officer of Health or a public health inspector for the health unit where the pool is located,

of the date that the public pool, spa, or Class C facility is to be re-opened;
of the name and address of the operator; and
in the case of a pool, whether the pool is intended to be operated as a Class A or a Class B pool.

After construction or alteration:

At least 14 days before a public pool, spa, or Class C facility (e.g. wading pool, splash pad, receiving basin) is put into use after construction or alteration, the owner or the owner’s agent shall notify, in writing, the Medical Officer of Health or a public health inspector for the health unit where the public pool is located,

(a) of the building permit number issued for the construction or alteration of the public pool, spa, or Class C facility

(b) whether or not all the preparations necessary to operate the public pool, spa, or Class C facility in accordance with this Regulation have been completed;

(c) of the date that the public pool, spa, or Class C facility is intended to be opened or re-opened for use;

(d) of the name and address of the operator; and

(e) in the case of a pool, whether the pool is intended to be operated as a Class A or a Class B pool.

A person who proposes to open or re-open a public pool, spa, or Class C facility after construction or alteration shall not open or re-open the public pool without first obtaining permission in writing from the Medical Officer of Health or a public health inspector for the health unit where the public pool is located.

Instructions

Complete this online application form and submit to the Health Department. Application forms may also be printed and submitted to the Health Department by mail or fax. Download the PDF application if you wish to mail or fax your application.
Prepare the public pool, spa or Class C facility for opening.
Contact the local Health Department to arrange an inspection at least seven days prior to the scheduled opening.

Facility information

Facility name:

Facility phone number:

Facility street address:

City/Town:

Postal code:

Date of opening:

Building permit number (required for new construction or alteration only):

Type of pool:

Pool - Class A

Pool - Class B

Spa

Class C facility

Owner and operator information

Is owner and operator information the same?

Yes

Owner name:

Owner phone number:

Owner street address:

City/Town:

Postal code:

I certify that the above information is complete and correct and the public pool will be operated in compliance with Provincial Regulations

Yes

Owner's signature:

Clear

Date:

Information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act., R.S.O. 1990, Chapter H.7., (as amended) for the purpose of enforcing the Act and Regulations. Questions about this collection of information should be addressed to the Manager, Health Information, Privacy and Security, Durham Region Health Department, 605 Rossland Rd. E., P.O. Box 730, Whitby, ON, L1N 0B2, (905) 668-7711.