B&R Pools provides the certification classes you need to meet Pennsylvania’s commercial pool compliance – offered conveniently throughout the year.
- September 2 – Pesticide Credits (Core/Category 24) Seminar (9:00 – 3:00)
- Tentative, September 29-30 – Certified Pool/Spa Operator (8:30 – 5:00) – Date will be finalized and registration open on or after July 17th
For Pesticide Applicator Certification, you must schedule your exam directly with the PA Department of Agriculture. They are no longer scheduling exams through us. Questions about Pesticide applicator certification should be directed to the PA Dept of Agriculture at 724-832-1073.
Allegheny County Requirements: A Certified Pool Operator & Bathing Place Manager must visit the facility once per day of operation. See Article IX for exclusions or contact the ACHD. Valid for 5 years, class attendance & retesting are required to renew the CPO certification.
Pennsylvania State Requirements: Anyone adding a registered pesticide – such as chlorine, bromine or algaecide – to a commercial pool must hold a valid Pesticide Applicator license (Category 24). Certified applicators must earn continuing education credits every three years (and pay an annual fee) to maintain their certification. Contact the PA Dept of Agriculture with certification questions. Find available exam dates here.
Need other dates?
– Visit the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance for CPO certification options
– Contact the Allegheny County Health Dept. (412-350-4046) for Bathing Place Manager certification
Advance Registration is Required for All Classes:
- All class registrations must be PAID IN FULL via check or credit card at the time of registration.
- We do not issue invoices for classes or hold a spot until payment is made.
- Registration closes 2 weeks before the class date.
- A blended format class is available for the CPO where you complete 8 hours of self-paced online training and attend in-person class on the 2nd day.
- A Spanish version of the CPO Handbook is available (the class will be delivered in English). Please contact us prior to registering.
- We reserve the right to cancel a class if a minimum threshold of 15 students is not met.
Cancellation, Substitution and Transfer Policy:
- You may request, in writing, to cancel your registration up to ten business days prior to your class start date and receive a refund, minus a materials and processing fee of $100 2-Day CPO, $150 CPO Fusion.
- You may request to transfer to a later 2026 CPO class (up to 5 business days prior to your class start date), but you’ll need to pay a $75 transfer fee. Any transfers to 2027 are subject to price increase.
- If you don’t show up for your class, you’ll forfeit your payment.
- You may request, in writing, to send a substitute registrant at any time for the CPO. The substitute MUST have the course materials that were mailed to the original registrant.
