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Here are the answers to many questions you may have … if you don't see the answer you are looking for, please contact us using the Swim Jim Information
Assistant.
Q: Why should I hire a pool management company rather than do it myself? Isn't it simple to take care of a residential pool?
A: In the City, swimming pools are regulated by the New York City Board of Health. There are extensive and complicated requirements to meet the Board's code to even open a pool's doors. The Board also "spot checks" on pools to make sure they are clean and safe for bathers. This requires a significant amount of planning, documentation and administration.
In terms of daily operations, you must be concerned with the quality of the water, the regulation of chemicals and the wear and tear on expensive equipment. All City pools must have certified lifeguards on duty at all times when the pool is open, no matter the number of bathers.
Running a pool is a full time job and requires a lot of resources - precisely why you would want a professional pool management company to do the job.
Q: Won't hiring an outside manager cost a lot of money?
A: A knowledgeable pool operator can spot problems before they happen and actually save you time and money - not over the long run, but right away. Pool equipment and plumbing is prone to frequent replacement and preventative monitoring and maintenance can prevent minor disasters such as leaks or flooding. Also, managing lifeguards can take a lot of time - particularly
if you have to hire, fire and manage schedules on a daily basis. Your pool operator can make life a lot easier and you bathing establishment more efficient.
Q: How can I evaluate a potential managers credentials?
A: The best way to evaluate a potential manager is through referrals. Also, ask how long the professionals in charge of operations have run pools and specifically if they have experience dealing with the New York City Board of Health. Knowing how to navigate the Board alone, is a qualification all in itself.
Please feel free to contact us via email for any questions you may have:SwimJim, Inc Information Assistant
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