Pool Safety and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is bather load and how is it typically calculated for a public pool?
Answer: The maximum number of bathers allowed based on pool surface area
Bather load is calculated from pool surface area: typically 1 person per 20 square feet in shallow water and 1 per 27 square feet in deep water.
What recordkeeping is a CPO required to maintain for a public pool?
Answer: Daily water chemistry logs, maintenance records, incident reports, and chemical inventory records
CPOs must maintain daily water chemistry tests, equipment maintenance logs, incident reports, chemical inventory, and staff training records.
What is the required minimum water temperature for a competitive swimming pool?
Answer: 76 degrees Fahrenheit
USA Swimming and World Aquatics standards require water temperature of 77 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit for competition pools.
What emergency action plan requirement applies to all public swimming pools?
Answer: A written EAP must be posted, staff must be trained on it, and it must be rehearsed regularly
All public pools must have a written Emergency Action Plan that is posted, covers all potential emergencies, and is practiced by staff through regular drills.
What is the maximum allowable slope for a pool ramp or zero-depth entry according to ADA guidelines?
Answer: 1:12
ADA guidelines specify a maximum slope of 1:12 for accessible ramps and pool entries.
How frequently must a CPO test pool water chemistry during operating hours?
Answer: At least every 2 hours during operating hours
Most health codes require water chemistry testing at least every 2 hours during operating hours.