Pool

1. The CPO certificate is valid for how long

(5 years from the date of issuance)

2. pH level must be between

7.2–7.8

3. The highest level of free chlorine allowed in a pool is _.

10ppm

4. The Total Alkalinity (TA) and Cyanuric Acid (CA) must be tested

once per week

5. Water Quality numbers to know:

Free Chlorine / Bromine
POOL

6. Pool water should be kept at such clarity that the main drain is clearly visible from the pool deck.

other side (PDF note)

7. Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed

90 degrees F

8. Water temp of a spa does not exceed

104 degrees F

9. How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water per day

at least once

10. daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a minimum of _ hours apart.

2, 6

11. The CPO must complete a checklist provided by the Department of Environmental Services daily.

(exact wording preserved)

12. If the CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must provide an alternate approved operator that day

Wake County CPO

13. How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool?

2 days

14. Who can obtain year‑round permits:

indoor and heated pools

15. If glass is found in the pool

it must be drained and cleaned

16. Any pool where its Wake County Swimming Pool Operations permit has been suspended or revoked, the Operator shall affix a notice stating “_”.

Pool Closed

17. If a pool’s operational permit is suspended a sign must be posted at the entrance stating “__”

pool closed

18. Pets should be allowed in the pool.

never

19. How many hours a day must the pump operate

24 hours

20. Pools shall have at least one unit of lifesaving equipment present. A unit shall include:

a. A pole not less than twelve (12) feet long, with a body hook…

21. units of lifesaving equipment must be provided for any pool which exceeds 3000 square feet

Two (2)

22. Which of the following are required:

the chemical test kit

23. A pool shall be closed for:

(1) algae

24. If fecal contamination occurs in a wading pool or spa

drain and disinfect it

25. Decks shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater than

one‑half inch

26. A fence around the pool area shall be at least

48 inches (4 feet)

27. The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed

4 (four) inches

28. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward and be self‑closing and self‑latching except where both a _ and a _ are on duty.

both a gate attendant and lifeguard are on duty

29. Outdoor pool must have a clearance of at least

6 (six) feet of deck space

30. Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools

adjacent to the pool deck

31. All swimming pools must be equipped with at least one rinse shower

located adjacent to the pool

32. Pool ladders shall be flush to the pool wall AND securely fastened to the pool deck

other side

33. Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure separate from pumps/electrical equipment

other side

34. Pools shall have an emergency telephone…

This phone CAN be a pay phone

35. The 911 phone should be located inside

the pool fence

36. If the emergency phone is not working

must close the pool

37. All drain covers should be in good condition and securely attached

other side

38. When no lifeguard is on duty, sign must state:

“WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY” (4‑inch letters)

39. Which rule does not have to be stated exactly as written

Pets Prohibited

40. Which sign is not required

“Shallow Water – No Diving”

41. The pool main drain must be certified by

a “Professional Engineer”

42. Additional signs for pools without lifeguards

“Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision”

43. “NO DIVING” deck notices must be placed at intervals not more than

25 feet

44. All spas with hydrotherapy turbulence must have a timer switch

maximum of 15 minutes

45. The caution sign at a spa must have letters

1/2 inch

46. Leading edge of stair treads must be marked with contrasting color band at least

2 (two) inches wide

47. Depth marking must be clearly visible to people in the water

other side

48. Depth markings must be on the deck AND visible to swimmers in the water

other side

49. Depth markers shall be spaced so distance between adjacent markers is not greater than

25 feet

50. No submersible pumps or mechanical cleaning equipment may be used while bathers are in the pool

other side

51. What are the candles that are needed to light a pump room

10 foot candles

52. The interior of the pump room and chemical storage shall be provided with

a minimum of ten (10) foot candles of light (5 years from the date of issuance)