CPO Pool Safety and Regulations 2

Question 1

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires all public pool drain covers to comply with which standard?

Accepted Answer

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8

Answer

ANSI/APSP-7

Answer

NSF/ANSI 50

Answer

ASTM F2387

Question 2

Which condition creates the highest risk of suction entrapment at a pool drain?

Accepted Answer

Single main drain with a blocked cover

Answer

High bather load

Answer

Turbid water

Answer

Elevated water temperature

Question 3

Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, what is the minimum number of unblocked main drains required as an alternative to an SVRS?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 4

A Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) is designed to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Shut off or reverse pump flow when entrapment is detected

Answer

Automatically backwash the filter when pressure rises

Answer

Alert lifeguards via an alarm when a swimmer submerges

Answer

Reduce chemical demand by cutting circulation at night

Question 5

Drain covers on public pools must be replaced at minimum every how many years, or per the manufacturer's stated service life, whichever comes first?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

7 years

Answer

10 years

Question 6

Hair entrapment at a pool drain occurs when hair becomes caught in the drain because of:

Accepted Answer

Suction force holding the swimmer's head against the drain

Answer

High chlorine levels degrading hair follicles

Answer

Excessive water velocity in the return lines

Answer

Algae growth creating a sticky surface on the grate

Question 7

Which regulation governs drain safety requirements for public pools and spas at the federal level in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

Safe Drinking Water Act

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act