Pool Safety and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards

According to the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, what is required for all public pool and spa drains?

Answer: Anti-entrapment drain covers meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standards

The VGB Act requires all public pool and spa drains to have anti-entrapment covers compliant with ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standards.

What is the minimum required depth marking interval for a public pool?

Answer: At the shallow end, deep end, break in slope, and at maximum 25-foot intervals

Depth markings must be placed at the shallow end, deep end, break in slope, and at intervals not exceeding 25 feet.

What minimum pool barrier height is required around a public swimming pool?

Answer: 60 inches

Most codes require a minimum barrier height of 60 inches (5 feet) for public pools.

How are lifeguard staffing levels determined according to industry standards?

Answer: Based on the 10/20 protection standard allowing 10-second scan and 20-second reach

Lifeguard staffing follows the 10/20 protection standard: each guard must scan their zone within 10 seconds and reach any point within 20 seconds.

What safety equipment must be immediately available at the poolside of a public pool?

Answer: A ring buoy with rope, a reaching pole, a first aid kit, and a spine board

Public pools must have a ring buoy with rope, reaching pole, first aid kit, spine board with straps, and typically an AED.

Under what conditions must a public pool be immediately closed to bathers?

Answer: When free chlorine drops below minimum, main drain is not visible, a fecal incident occurs, or during weather hazards

Immediate closure is required when sanitizer is inadequate, water clarity is poor, a fecal incident occurs, during thunder/lightning, or other health/safety hazards exist.