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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Recently Passed Federal Pool and Spa Act
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Important Information Regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
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Retrofit Form - Updated 3/31/09 - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and
save to your hard drive.
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Color Waiver Form - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and save to your
hard drive.
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Velocity Waiver Form - This form opens in Rich Text Format (RTF) allowing you to edit and save to your
hard drive.
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Contractor/Design Professional List
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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
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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.
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Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 1, Application for a Waiver (Existing Pool)
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Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 2, Application for a Variance (New Pool)
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Title 178 NAC 4, Attachment 3, Swimming Pool Data and Check Sheet
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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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