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What should depth markings be?

clearly visible by people in the water.

What must wading pool and spa drains be?

  • Anti-vortex
  • Secured
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • None of the above

    • How must pool drains be secured?

    fastened with screws if holes are present.

    What must be done if the filter equipment stops working?

    <p>The pool must be closed immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pool must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.

    <p>1.0-10.0ppm; 2.0-10.0ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wading Pool must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.

    <p>2.0-10.0ppm; 2.0-10.0ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Spa must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.

    <p>2.0-10.0ppm; 2.0-10.0ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chlorine should be ______ in a pool and ______ in a wading pool or spa.

    <p>one part per million; two parts per million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should PH levels be for all pools?

    <p>7.2-7.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum water temperature for a heated pool?

    <p>90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum water temperature for a heated spa?

    <p>104 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must the temperature of a pool be recorded?

    <p>once a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times a day must water quality be checked?

    <p>two times at least six hours apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many water quality tests must be completed by the CPO daily?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must the CPO checklist be completed?

    <p>once per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid levels checked?

    <p>once per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must daily written records of water quality be kept?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the pump and filter operate?

    <p>24 hours every day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How clear should pool water be?

    <p>the main drain cover is clearly visible from the pool deck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a pool be closed for?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What necessitates closing a pool?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If fecal material is introduced into a ____________, the pool is to be _____ and disinfected.

    <p>wading pool or spa; drained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must a telephone be mounted?

    <p>within the pool enclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phone must have no _________ and a sign shall state ________.

    <p>911 direct dial phones; 'Emergency Dial 911;' close.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be posted when there is no lifeguard on duty?

    <p>A sign with letters at least 4 inches high stating: 'WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the signs state regarding children and adult supervision?

    <p>Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision; Adults should not swim alone; these signs do not need to have 4&quot; lettering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a sign prohibit?

    <p>pets and glass containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notice should be provided where diving is not allowed?

    <p>'NO DIVING' in letters at least 4 inches in height and in contrasting color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There shall be a 2 inch line of a ___________ at the leading edge of a pool step.

    <p>contrasting color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must gates operate?

    <p>Self-closing/self-latching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gates should close and latch from a position of ____ and ____.

    <p>open 1 inch; open completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a self-closing/self-latching gate not required?

    <p>B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should chemicals be stored?

    <p>in a weatherproof enclosure, dry with no standing water, separate from pumps and other electrical equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with the entrance to the chemical room?

    <p>It shall not open to the pool and must be locked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should chemicals be stored?

    <p>off the ground, with proper ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical room for?

    <p>the storage of pool chemicals only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the chemical room be maintained?

    <p>clean and organized to prevent mixing of chemicals, and lighted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What certification must a pool operator have?

    <p>NSPF AND Wake Co. CPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a unit of safety equipment?

    <p>A 12ft rigid pole with a body hook and a trained lifeguard with a rescue tube OR a 12ft rigid pole with a body hook and a rope attached to a coast guard-approved ring buoy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the pool operator report?

    <p>death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by public swimming pool to the local health department within 2 working days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be present for a spa's turbulence system?

    <p>a timer switch with a maximum of 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pets and other animals can enter the pool.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indoor pools are the only pools that can obtain year-round permits.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must each CPO do every year?

    <p>Register with the health department and indicate which facilities are under his care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pool Safety and Regulation Guidelines

    • Depth markings must be clearly visible to individuals in the water.
    • Wading pool and spa drains must be anti-vortex and secured.
    • Pool drains should be secured and fastened with screws if they have holes.
    • Immediate closure of the pool is required if filter equipment, chemical feed systems, or pumps stop working, or if the main drain cover is broken or missing.

    Water Quality Standards

    • Pools require Free Chlorine levels of 1.0-10.0ppm and Bromine levels of 2.0-10.0ppm.
    • Wading pools and spas need Free Chlorine levels of 2.0-10.0ppm and Bromine levels of 2.0-10.0ppm.
    • Chlorine levels should be one part per million in pools and two parts per million in wading pools or spas.

    Chemical and Temperature Monitoring

    • pH levels for all pools should range from 7.2 to 7.8.
    • The temperature of heated pools should not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • The temperature of heated spas must not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Daily recording of pool water temperature is necessary.
    • Water quality checks must be conducted twice daily, at least six hours apart.

    Inspection and Records

    • At least one water quality test must be completed each day by the Certified Pool Operator (CPO).
    • CPO must conduct a physical inspection and fill out the CPO checklist once per day.
    • Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid levels should be checked weekly.
    • Daily written records of water quality need to be kept on-site for a minimum of six months.

    Operational Requirements

    • Pump and filtration systems must operate continuously, 24 hours a day.
    • Pool water clarity should allow main drain covers to be visible from the deck.
    • Pools must close due to the presence of algae, bacteria, lack of disinfectant, or fecal matter.

    Safety Protocols and Signage

    • Pools must be closed if glass, food, garbage, or human waste is introduced.
    • In the event of fecal contamination in wading pools or spas, those should be drained and disinfected.
    • A telephone must be mounted within the pool enclosure, with specified signage for emergencies.
    • Signs must denote "WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" with letters at least four inches tall when lifeguards are absent.

    Guidelines for Children and Pets

    • Signs must indicate that children should not swim without adult supervision and adults should not swim alone.
    • Prohibitions on pets and glass containers should be clearly posted.

    Diving Regulations

    • Pools not permitting diving or with depths less than five feet must display "NO DIVING" signs every 25 feet in at least four-inch letters.

    Gates and Access Control

    • Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, allowing closure from one inch open and from a fully open position.
    • Self-closing/self-latching gates aren't required when lifeguards and gate attendants are present at all times.

    Chemical Storage and Safety

    • Chemicals should be stored in a weatherproof enclosure, kept dry and separate from electrical equipment.
    • Chemical room access must be restricted, locked, and not opening to the pool area.
    • Chemicals should be elevated off the ground with proper ventilation.

    Certification and Equipment

    • The pool operator must maintain current certifications from NSPF and Wake County as CPO.
    • Pool safety equipment must include a 12-foot rigid pole with a body hook and either a rescue tube or a coast guard-approved ring buoy with a rope.

    Incident Reporting

    • The pool operator is required to report any deaths, serious injuries, or illness complaints related to the swimming pool to the local health department within two working days.

    Spa Regulations

    • For spas, a timer switch for the turbulence system must be present and set to a maximum of 15 minutes.

    Miscellaneous Regulations

    • Pets are strictly prohibited from entering pools.
    • Indoor pools can apply for year-round permits, not exclusively indoor facilities.
    • Each CPO needs to register annually with the health department and list the facilities under their care.

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    Test your knowledge on essential pool safety standards, including depth markings, drain security, and equipment protocols. This quiz covers key terminology and regulations important for pool maintenance and safety.

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