Douglas County Rules and Regulations for Swimming Pools - Cobb ...

(6) Invalid permit. If construction is not commenced within one year from the dateof approval, the construction permit expires and the project must be resubmitted tothe department for approval. A written request for an extension of time prior to theexpiration of t he pe rmit t o c ommence c onstruction m ay be a pproved b y t hedepartment if no changes to the project are proposed or required.b.) Certified pool contractor. The certified pool contractor shall be responsible for ensuringthat all pool construction is performed in accordance with this article and shall be subject tothe following conditions:(1) Certification. Certification shall be obt ained b y passing a written examinationadministered b y t he de partment or b y a de partment r ecognized a nd a pproved f orreciprocity.(2) Certification Renewal. Renewal of certification shall be completed every five (5)years a nd prior t o t he contractor’s c ertification anniversary. C ertification renewalwill be de pendent upon t he c ertified pool contractor’s pa st pe rformance andcompliance with this article.(3) Fee. A fee shall be remitted to the department with a completed application forcertification. A fee shall be remitted for renewal of certification within the five (5)year period and prior to certification expiration in accordance with the department’scurrent fee schedule.(4) Abandoned construction. A cer tified pool c ontractor s hall not a bandon a nincomplete ins tallation w ithout not ification to t he de partment within fifteen (15)working d ays of s uch event; such not ification m ay not a bsolve t he c ertified poolcontractor of a ny l iability w hich he /she m ight ot herwise be s ubject to f or t heabandonment.(5) Suspension and revocation. A pool contractor’s certificate may be suspended orrevoked b y the department upon a hearing to determine any violation of any of therequirements of this article pertaining to certified pool contractors.(6) Duration of suspension and revocation. Suspension of a pool contractor’scertification shall be levied for a minimum of one year. Revocation of a contractor’scertification shall be levied for a minimum of five years. Two suspensions within afive-year period shall be grounds for permanent revocation. A pool contractor with asuspended or revoked certificate shall not be allowed to submit plans for constructionnor construct any pool covered by this article.(7) Appeal. A certified pool contractor may appeal in writing prior to the effectivedate of the suspension or revocation of their certificate. If the notice of appeal of thepool c ontractor i s f iled to the de partment within ten ( 10) da ys, he or s he w ill beafforded an opportunity for a hearing before this department to show cause why thisCobb and Douglas County Public HealthDouglas Rules and Regs for Swimming Pools11