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South Carolina Swimming Pool Exam – Practice
Questions & ☑VERIFIED ANSWERs
REGULATIONS & COMPLIANCE (SC Regulation
61-51)
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Q1: Which South Carolina state agency is
primarily responsible for enforcing pool safety
regulations?
• A) Department of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism (DPRT)
• B) Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation (LLR)
• C) Department of Health and Environmental
Control (DHEC)
• D) Department of Education
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C — DHEC oversees
public health matters, including the inspection
and regulation of swimming pools for safety
and sanitation. (Note: DHEC is now known as
the Department of Environmental Services
[DES] for many functions.)
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Q2: South Carolina Regulation 61-51
specifically governs which aspect of public
swimming pools?
• A) The color of pool deck tiles
• B) The permitting, construction, and
operation
• C) The sale of pool chemicals to the public
• D) Lifeguard swimsuit requirements
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B — Regulation 61-51 is
the statewide rule that sets standards for the
permitting, construction, and operation of
public swimming pools in South Carolina.
Q3: Under South Carolina Regulation 61-51,
how many site visits must the Operator of
Record (POR) conduct per week?
• A) 1
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• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 5
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C — The POR is required
to visit the facility a minimum of three times
per week to ensure compliance with health and
safety standards.
Q4: Under Regulation 61-51, what is the
maximum allowable bather load for a pool
with a surface area of 1,200 ft²?
• A) 150 people
• B) 200 people
• C) 250 people
• D) 300 people