Porter County Health Department permits and inspects all public and semi-public pool facilities in Porter County. There are approximately 70 facilities with a combined total of 100 pools and spas that are inspected annually. These facilities include hotels, apartment complexes, schools, mobile home parks, tourist homes, waterparks, and campgrounds.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Division of Fire and Building Safety reviews and approves plans for the construction of new and major remodels of existing public swimming pools
For more information on public and semi-public swimming pools please visit the Indiana State Department of Health Public Swimming Pool and Spa website.
Public and Semi-Public Pool Permits
Public/Semi-Public Pool applications for the following year, are distributed in October to existing facilities and are due back to the Porter County Health Department by December 31st along with the appropriate fee. Public pools are permitted either as a partial year pool or a full year pool. A partial-year pool facility is open from May to September and is charged a $25 per pool fee. A full-year pool facility is open longer than May to September and is charged a $50 per pool fee. Any applications received after December 31st will be charged a $10 late fee per pool. Public pool facilities are also required to have an employee on staff that has passed the National Swimming Pool Foundation's Certified Pool Operator (CPO) class. Any employee that adds chemicals and maintains the pool should be CPO certified. A copy of the employee's CPO certificate is required in addition to the permit application and fee.
Porter County Health Department Public/Semi-Public Pool Permit Application (PDF) or Online form.
Please Note: Applications for the following year will not be accepted by the Porter County Health Department before October 1st of the current year
Pool Record Sheets
The following record sheets were made by the Porter County Health Department to help facilities keep records in compliance with Indiana Swimming Pool Rule 410 IAC 6-2.1.
Record Sheets for pools using Chlorine:
Record Sheets for pools using Bromine: