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In 1960, the Nebraska Legislature passed the Swimming Pool Act.  In accordance with the Swimming Pool Act,  the Swimming Pool Program provides effective regulation of swimming pools.  The Swimming Pool Program activities include licensing and inspecting facilities. Program staff work to ensure the safety of swimming pools in the state.

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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Information

Please contact Steve Jillson at 402/471-6448, Chin Chew at 402/471-0522 or Kyle Tillinghast at 402/471-0931 with any questions regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Information.

Button  PDF  Frequently Asked Questions About the Recently Passed Federal Pool and Spa Act

Button  PDF  Important Information Regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Retrofit Form - Updated 3/31/09 - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and
            save to your hard drive.

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Color Waiver Form - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and save to your
            hard drive.

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Velocity Waiver Form - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and save to your
            hard drive.

Button  PDF  Contractor/Design Professional List

Button  PDF  Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Button  PDF  Consumer Product Safety Commission's Interpretation

Title 178 NAC 4 Attachments

Please Note:  These forms open in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and save to your hard drive.

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 1, Application for a Waiver (Existing Pool)

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 2, Application for a Variance (New Pool)

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 3, Swimming Pool Data and Check Sheet

Button  MS Word - Rich Text Document  Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 4, Certification of Construction

Contact information:

For scope of practice and swimming pool license questions:
Troy Huffman, REHS, Pool Program Coordinator
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health
Office of Drinking Water and Environmental Health
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5007
Phone:  (402) 471-0387
Fax: (402) 471-6436
E-mail: Troy Huffman		 For pool operator's clinic and examination information:
Phone: (402) 471-6435
Fax: (402) 471-6436
E-mail: Janell Miller
For swimming pool construction and engineering questions:
Phone: (402) 471-6448
Fax: (402) 471-6436
E-mail: Steve Jillson		  

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