Questions and Answers
What should depth markings be?
clearly visible by people in the water.
What must wading pool and spa drains be?
How must pool drains be secured?
fastened with screws if holes are present.
What must be done if the filter equipment stops working?
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The pool must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.
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The Wading Pool must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.
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A Spa must have ______ Free Chlorine & ______ Bromine.
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Chlorine should be ______ in a pool and ______ in a wading pool or spa.
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What should PH levels be for all pools?
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What is the maximum water temperature for a heated pool?
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What is the maximum water temperature for a heated spa?
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How often must the temperature of a pool be recorded?
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How many times a day must water quality be checked?
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How many water quality tests must be completed by the CPO daily?
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How often must the CPO checklist be completed?
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How often are Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid levels checked?
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How long must daily written records of water quality be kept?
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How should the pump and filter operate?
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How clear should pool water be?
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What must a pool be closed for?
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What necessitates closing a pool?
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If fecal material is introduced into a ____________, the pool is to be _____ and disinfected.
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Where must a telephone be mounted?
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The phone must have no _________ and a sign shall state ________.
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What must be posted when there is no lifeguard on duty?
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What should the signs state regarding children and adult supervision?
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What should a sign prohibit?
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What notice should be provided where diving is not allowed?
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There shall be a 2 inch line of a ___________ at the leading edge of a pool step.
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How must gates operate?
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Gates should close and latch from a position of ____ and ____.
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When is a self-closing/self-latching gate not required?
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How should chemicals be stored?
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What must be done with the entrance to the chemical room?
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How should chemicals be stored?
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What is the chemical room for?
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How should the chemical room be maintained?
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What certification must a pool operator have?
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What constitutes a unit of safety equipment?
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What must the pool operator report?
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What must be present for a spa's turbulence system?
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Pets and other animals can enter the pool.
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Indoor pools are the only pools that can obtain year-round permits.
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What must each CPO do every year?
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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.