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How to get licensed for Pool Services in Ohio

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License CategoriesOhio Rev. Code § 124.14
ExaminationOhio Rev. Code § 4740.04
ORC § 4740.04
Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.06
Experience RequiredOhio Rev. Code § 4139.01
OAC 5101:11-3-01
Insurance & BondingOAC 122:15-1-04
Ohio Rev. Code § 4727.20
Ohio Rev. Code § 3955.05
Ohio Rev. Code § 3905.35
Ohio Rev. Code § 3929.17
FeesOAC 109:4-6-04
OAC 4733-39-06
Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.09
Continuing EducationOhio Rev. Code § 4740.05
OAC 4701-15-04
Scope of PracticeOAC 4733-39-01
Ohio Rev. Code § 4796.12
Penalties for Unlicensed WorkOhio Rev. Code § 3749.04
OAC 3769-18-99
OAC 3769-15-99
OAC 3769-16-99
OAC 3769-14-99

Pool Services laws & codes that apply in Ohio

Ohio Statutes (20 sections)
  • Ohio Rev. Code § 3749.04

    Section 3749.04 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    (A) No person shall operate or maintain a public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool without a license issued by the licensor having jurisdiction. (B) Every person who intends to operate or maintain an existing public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool shall, during the month of April of each year, apply to the licensor having jurisdiction for a license to operate the pool or spa. Any person proposing to operate or maintain a new or otherwise unlicensed public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool shall apply to the licensor having jurisdiction at least thirty days prior to the intended start of operation of the pool or spa. Within thirty days of receipt of an application for licensure of a public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool, the licensor shall process the application and either issue a license or otherwise respond to the applicant regarding the application. (C) Each license issued shall be effective from the date of issuance until the last day of May of the following year. (D) Each licensor administering and enforcing sections 3749.01 to 3749.09 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder may establish licensing and inspe

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 3749.05

    Section 3749.05 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    The licensor of the district in which a public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool is located may, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, refuse to grant a license or suspend or revoke any license issued to any person for failure to comply with the requirements of Chapter 3749. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder.

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 715.27

    Section 715.27 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    (A) Any municipal corporation may: (1) Regulate the erection of fences, billboards, signs, and other structures, within the municipal corporation, and provide for the removal and repair of insecure billboards, signs, and other structures; (2) Regulate the construction and repair of wires, poles, plants, and all equipment to be used for the generation and application of electricity; (3) Provide for the licensing of house movers; plumbers; sewer tappers; vault cleaners; and specialty contractors who are not required to hold a valid license issued pursuant to Chapter 4740. of the Revised Code; (4) Require all specialty contractors other than those who hold a valid license issued pursuant to Chapter 4740. of the Revised Code, to successfully complete an examination, test, or demonstration of technical skills, and may impose a fee and additional requirements for a license or registration to engage in their respective occupations within the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation. (B) No municipal corporation shall require any specialty contractor who holds a valid license issued pursuant to Chapter 4740. of the Revised Code to complete an examination, test, or demonstration of technic

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.12

    Section 4740.12 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    (A) No political subdivision, district, or agency of the state may adopt an ordinance or rule that requires contractor registration and the assessment of a registration or license fee unless that ordinance or rule also requires any contractor who registers and pays the registration or license fee to be licensed in the contractor's trade pursuant to this chapter. (B) Except as provided in division (A) of this section, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the operation of any statute or rule of this state or any ordinance or rule of any political subdivision, district, or agency of the state that does either of the following: (1) Regulates the installation, repair, maintenance, or alteration of plumbing systems, hydronics systems, electrical systems, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, or refrigeration systems; (2) Requires the registration and assessment of a registration or license fee of tradespersons who perform heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, or hydronics construction, improvement, renovation, repair, or maintenance.

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.06

    License application

    (A) Any individual who applies for a license shall file a written application with the appropriate specialty section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board, accompanied with the application fee as determined pursuant to section 4740.09. The application shall be on the form the section prescribes.

    (B) To qualify to take an examination, an individual shall: be at least eighteen years of age; be a United States citizen or legal alien; either have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for not less than five years immediately prior to the application date, be a currently registered engineer in this state with three years of business experience in the construction industry, or have other experience acceptable to the appropriate specialty section; maintain contractor's liability insurance; and not have violated this chapter, obtained a license through fraud, or engaged in fraud or deception in business conduct.

    (C) For an individual who holds an out-of-state occupational license that is substantially similar, to qualify to take an examination, the individual shall provide proof of authorizations for construction, tax returns reflecting income earned, and proof tha

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.06

    License application

    (A) Any individual who applies for a license shall file a written application with the appropriate specialty section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board, accompanied with the application fee as determined pursuant to section 4740.09. The application shall be on the form the section prescribes.

    (B) To qualify to take an examination, an individual shall: be at least eighteen years of age; be a United States citizen or legal alien; either have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for not less than five years immediately prior to the application date, be a currently registered engineer in this state with three years of business experience in the construction industry, or have other experience acceptable to the appropriate specialty section; maintain contractor's liability insurance; and not have violated this chapter, obtained a license through fraud, or engaged in fraud or deception in business conduct.

    (C) For an individual who holds an out-of-state occupational license that is substantially similar, to qualify to take an examination, the individual shall provide proof of authorizations for construction, tax returns reflecting income earned, and proof tha

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.04

    Section 4740.04 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    The administrative section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall do all of the following: (A) Schedule the contractor examinations each of the other sections of the board directs. Each type of examination shall be held at least four times per year. (B) Select and contract with one or more persons to do all of the following relative to the examinations: (1) Prepare, administer, score, and maintain the confidentiality of the examinations; (2) Be responsible for all the expenses required to fulfill division (B)(1) of this section; (3) Charge an applicant a fee in an amount the administrative section of the board authorizes for administering the examination. (C) Issue and renew licenses as follows: (1) Issue a license to any individual who the appropriate specialty section of the board determines is qualified pursuant to section 4740.06 of the Revised Code to hold a license and has attained, within the twelve months preceding the individual's application for licensure, a score on the examination that the appropriate specialty section authorizes for the licensed trade. (a) Each license shall include the contract

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 3749.06

    Section 3749.06 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    Prior to the issuance of an initial license and annually thereafter, the licensor shall inspect each public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool in his jurisdiction to determine whether or not the pool or spa is in compliance with Chapter 3749. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder. A licensor may, as he determines appropriate, inspect a public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pool at any other time. The licensor shall make the initial inspection within five days from the date of receipt of notification that the pool or spa is ready for operation and shall maintain a record of each inspection that he conducts for a period of at least five years on forms prescribed by the director of health.

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.02

    Ohio construction industry licensing board

    There is created within the department of commerce the Ohio construction industry licensing board, consisting of seventeen residents of this state. The board has an administrative section and three specialty sections: plumbing and hydronics, electrical, and heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The director of commerce appoints all board members. The plumbing and hydronics section consists of five members including a plumbing inspector, two non-union plumbing contractors, and two union-affiliated plumbing contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of plumbing and hydronics contractors. The electrical section consists of five members including an electrical inspector, two non-union electrical contractors, and two union-affiliated electrical contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of electrical contractors. The heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration section consists of five members including an inspector, two non-union contractors, and two union-affiliated contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of these contractors. Initial appointments were made within ninety days after July 31, 1992. Terms of office

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.02

    Ohio construction industry licensing board

    There is created within the department of commerce the Ohio construction industry licensing board, consisting of seventeen residents of this state. The board has an administrative section and three specialty sections: plumbing and hydronics, electrical, and heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The director of commerce appoints all board members. The plumbing and hydronics section consists of five members including a plumbing inspector, two non-union plumbing contractors, and two union-affiliated plumbing contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of plumbing and hydronics contractors. The electrical section consists of five members including an electrical inspector, two non-union electrical contractors, and two union-affiliated electrical contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of electrical contractors. The heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration section consists of five members including an inspector, two non-union contractors, and two union-affiliated contractors, with primary responsibility for licensure of these contractors. Initial appointments were made within ninety days after July 31, 1992. Terms of office

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  • OAC 4729:11-2-01

    Rule 4729:11-2-01 | Licensure, registration and renewal.

    (A) An applicant applying for licensure as a HME services provider shall: (1) File an application with the board pursuant to rule 4729:11-2-03 of the Administrative Code; and (2) Submit the required fee as established in paragraph (F) of this rule. (3) To be licensed as a HME services provider, the applicant shall comply with the following: (a) The applicant shall be physically located in Ohio. A HME services provider located outside the boundaries of the state of Ohio may only apply for a certificate of registration pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule. (b) Meet the minimum standards set forth in rule 4729:11-3-01 of the Administrative Code. (c) Comply with all recordkeeping requirements in accordance with rule 4729:11-3-02 of the Administrative Code. (d) Submit to an on-site inspection pursuant to rule 4729:11-3-03 of the Administrative Code. (B) An applicant applying for a certificate of registration as a HME services provider shall: (1) File an application with the board pursuant to rule 4729:11-2-03 of the Administrative Code. (2) Submit the required fee as established in paragraph (F) of this rule. (3) The applicant shall be accredited by the joint commission on accreditati

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.28

    Section 4781.28 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    The division of industrial compliance may charge a fee for an annual license to operate a manufactured home park. The fee for a license shall be determined in accordance with section 4781.27 of the Revised Code and shall include the cost of licensing and all inspections. Any fees collected shall be transmitted to the treasurer of state and shall be credited to the industrial compliance operating fund created in section 121.084 of the Revised Code and used only for the purpose of administering and enforcing sections 4781.26 to 4781.35 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder.

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4713.39

    Section 4713.39 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    The state cosmetology and barber board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of a branch of cosmetology as an independent contractor to an applicant who pays the applicable fee; holds a current, valid license for the branch of cosmetology that the applicant practices; and satisfies the conditions for the license established by rules adopted under section 4713.08 of the Revised Code. Last updated August 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.04

    Administrative section of board - powers and duties

    The administrative section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall do all of the following:

    (A) Schedule the contractor examinations each of the other sections of the board directs. Each type of examination shall be held at least four times per year.

    (B) Select and contract with one or more persons to prepare, administer, score, and maintain the confidentiality of the examinations; be responsible for all the expenses required; charge an applicant a fee in an amount the administrative section of the board authorizes for administering the examination.

    (C) Issue and renew licenses: issue a license to any individual who the appropriate specialty section of the board determines is qualified pursuant to section 4740.06 and has attained the required examination score. Each license shall include the contractor's name, license number, expiration date, and the name of the contracting company associated with the individual. Renew licenses for individuals who meet the renewal requirements of section 4740.06.

    (D) Make an annual written report to the director of commerce on proceedings had by or before the board for th

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.04

    Administrative section of board - powers and duties

    The administrative section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall do all of the following:

    (A) Schedule the contractor examinations each of the other sections of the board directs. Each type of examination shall be held at least four times per year.

    (B) Select and contract with one or more persons to prepare, administer, score, and maintain the confidentiality of the examinations; be responsible for all the expenses required; charge an applicant a fee in an amount the administrative section of the board authorizes for administering the examination.

    (C) Issue and renew licenses: issue a license to any individual who the appropriate specialty section of the board determines is qualified pursuant to section 4740.06 and has attained the required examination score. Each license shall include the contractor's name, license number, expiration date, and the name of the contracting company associated with the individual. Renew licenses for individuals who meet the renewal requirements of section 4740.06.

    (D) Make an annual written report to the director of commerce on proceedings had by or before the board for th

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  • OAC 4733-39-01

    Rule 4733-39-01 | Preamble.

    Pursuant to section 4733.16 of the Revised Code, these rules shall be implemented to define the filing requirements for a firm, partnership, association, limited liability company or corporation to obtain a "Certificate of Authorization" to practice professional engineering and/or professional surveying in the state of Ohio. Last updated September 11, 2023 at 1:35 PM

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.08

    Section 4740.08 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    When a written reciprocity agreement between the states exists, and an individual who is registered, licensed, or certified in another state applies to the appropriate specialty section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board submits a copy of the reciprocity agreement, and pays the licensure fee determined pursuant to section 4740.09 of the Revised Code, the appropriate specialty section of the board shall authorize the administrative section to issue, without examination, a license to that individual if the appropriate specialty section of the board determines, pursuant to rules it adopts, that the requirements for registration, licensure, or certification under the laws of the other state are substantially equal to the requirements for licensure in this state and that the other state extends similar reciprocity to persons licensed under this chapter. The appropriate specialty section of the board may withdraw its authorization to the administrative section for issuance of a license for good cause prior to the administrative section's issuance of the license. An individual who is issued a license under this section is not required to obtain a license under section 4740.

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.06

    Section 4740.06 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    (A) Any individual who applies for a license shall file a written application with the appropriate specialty section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board, accompanied with the application fee as determined pursuant to section 4740.09 of the Revised Code. The application shall be on the form the section prescribes. The applicant shall provide information satisfactory to the section showing that the applicant meets the requirements of division (B), (C), or (D) of this section. (B) To qualify to take an examination, an individual shall: (1) Be at least eighteen years of age; (2) Be a United States citizen or legal alien who produces valid documentation to demonstrate the individual is a legal resident of the United States; (3) Either have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for which the application is filed for not less than five years immediately prior to the date the application is filed, be a currently registered engineer in this state with three years of business experience in the construction industry in the trade for which the engineer is applying to take an examination, or have other experience acceptable to the appropriate specialty section of the b

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 3319.29

    Section 3319.29 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    Each application for any license, certificate, or permit under this chapter, or renewal or duplicate of such a license, certificate, or permit, shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee in the amount established under division (B) of section 3319.51 of the Revised Code. Any fees received under this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund established in section 4743.05 of the Revised Code. Any person applying for or holding a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter is subject to sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code and sections 3319.31 and 3319.311 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM

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  • Ohio Rev. Code § 4740.09

    Section 4740.09 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

    The fees for licenses and their renewal, including late fees, subject to the approval of the controlling board, shall be determined by each respective specialty section of the Ohio construction industry licensing board. Each respective specialty section of the board may increase these fees, provided that no increase exceeds fifty per cent of the lowest fee determined by that section of the board during the three-year period immediately preceding an increase, and further provided that no increase is made more than once a year.

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