WAKE COUNTY CPO SURE ALL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Where should records be kept? - ✔✔Records shall be kept onsite at all times and
accessible for inspection. If records are not onsite or not properly kept, the pool shall be
closed.
✔✔Records shall include at least the following - ✔✔Daily readings of the measurement
of disinfectant residuals and pH levels taken at least two times each day of operation.
The time, date, and collector's initials of each measurement shall be clearly legible
when recorded. The two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and
pH levels shall be taken a minimum of six hours apart. The Operator shall read and
record at least one measurement of the disinfectant and pH level daily; (2) Recordings
of all activities pertaining to the operation of the pool, including hyperchlorination and
the addition of all chemicals necessary for proper maintenance of the water quality
standards; (3) Daily recordings of temperatures of heated pools and spas; (4) A
checklist of maintenance guidelines to be provided by the Department of Environmental
Services (CPO checklist). The Operator shall complete this form daily during the
permitted period; and (5) Current certifications of the Operator from Wake County and
PHTA or an equivalent course as determined by the Director
✔✔What happens if an operator leaves? What does the operator need to do to register?
- ✔✔The Owner shall notify the Department immediately upon the termination of the
Operator. The pool shall be closed until an Operator is employed or contracted. An
Operator of a pool shall register annually with the Department and list all pools under
the Operators' responsibility
✔✔All pools equipped to be heated shall have a - ✔✔metal stem or shatter protected
thermometer capable of measuring water temperature to at least 110°F with a range of
accuracy of not greater than ±2 degrees F.
✔✔The PH must be - ✔✔The chemical quality of the water shall be maintained in an
alkaline condition at all times with the pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
, ✔✔Chlorine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔pool - 1 - 10 ppm
wading - 2-10 ppm
✔✔combined chlorine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔pool - none - 0.5 ppm
wading - none - 0.2 ppm
✔✔Bromine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔Both - 2- 20 ppm
✔✔Violation of the bacteriological quality and water chemistry standards or the failure to
maintain the minimum level of disinfectant in the pool water = - ✔✔immediate
suspension of the Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit
✔✔Water clarity must be - ✔✔Water shall be maintained at such clarity so that the main
drain cover located in the deepest part of the pool is clearly visible from the pool deck.
Failure to maintain such clarity shall be grounds for the immediate suspension of the
Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit
✔✔When silver/copper ion systems are used - ✔✔copper concentration in the pool
water shall not exceed one part per million
✔✔A pool can be closed or permit suspended for - ✔✔Presence of algae; (2) No
measurable presence of disinfectant (3) Presence of fecal material.
✔✔If algae or no disinfectant - ✔✔he pool shall be closed and super chlorinated and if
permit suspended another inspection will take place
✔✔If fecal material is introduced into a wading pool or spa - ✔✔drained and disinfected
✔✔T/F an enclosure around a pool is needed(fence, building, wall, etc..) - ✔✔True
✔✔External handholds or footholds? - ✔✔Constructed to afford no external handholds
or footholds
✔✔Enclosure height? - ✔✔four foot minimum height
✔✔Horizontal and Vertical spaces of enclosure - ✔✔The horizontal space between
vertical members of the enclosure shall not exceed four inches; where the horizontal
space between vertical members exceeds one and three-quarters inches there shall be
at least 30 inches between any horizontal bottom rail or stringer and the next horizontal
rail or stringer
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed four
inches
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Where should records be kept? - ✔✔Records shall be kept onsite at all times and
accessible for inspection. If records are not onsite or not properly kept, the pool shall be
closed.
✔✔Records shall include at least the following - ✔✔Daily readings of the measurement
of disinfectant residuals and pH levels taken at least two times each day of operation.
The time, date, and collector's initials of each measurement shall be clearly legible
when recorded. The two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and
pH levels shall be taken a minimum of six hours apart. The Operator shall read and
record at least one measurement of the disinfectant and pH level daily; (2) Recordings
of all activities pertaining to the operation of the pool, including hyperchlorination and
the addition of all chemicals necessary for proper maintenance of the water quality
standards; (3) Daily recordings of temperatures of heated pools and spas; (4) A
checklist of maintenance guidelines to be provided by the Department of Environmental
Services (CPO checklist). The Operator shall complete this form daily during the
permitted period; and (5) Current certifications of the Operator from Wake County and
PHTA or an equivalent course as determined by the Director
✔✔What happens if an operator leaves? What does the operator need to do to register?
- ✔✔The Owner shall notify the Department immediately upon the termination of the
Operator. The pool shall be closed until an Operator is employed or contracted. An
Operator of a pool shall register annually with the Department and list all pools under
the Operators' responsibility
✔✔All pools equipped to be heated shall have a - ✔✔metal stem or shatter protected
thermometer capable of measuring water temperature to at least 110°F with a range of
accuracy of not greater than ±2 degrees F.
✔✔The PH must be - ✔✔The chemical quality of the water shall be maintained in an
alkaline condition at all times with the pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
, ✔✔Chlorine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔pool - 1 - 10 ppm
wading - 2-10 ppm
✔✔combined chlorine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔pool - none - 0.5 ppm
wading - none - 0.2 ppm
✔✔Bromine levels in pool and wading - ✔✔Both - 2- 20 ppm
✔✔Violation of the bacteriological quality and water chemistry standards or the failure to
maintain the minimum level of disinfectant in the pool water = - ✔✔immediate
suspension of the Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit
✔✔Water clarity must be - ✔✔Water shall be maintained at such clarity so that the main
drain cover located in the deepest part of the pool is clearly visible from the pool deck.
Failure to maintain such clarity shall be grounds for the immediate suspension of the
Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit
✔✔When silver/copper ion systems are used - ✔✔copper concentration in the pool
water shall not exceed one part per million
✔✔A pool can be closed or permit suspended for - ✔✔Presence of algae; (2) No
measurable presence of disinfectant (3) Presence of fecal material.
✔✔If algae or no disinfectant - ✔✔he pool shall be closed and super chlorinated and if
permit suspended another inspection will take place
✔✔If fecal material is introduced into a wading pool or spa - ✔✔drained and disinfected
✔✔T/F an enclosure around a pool is needed(fence, building, wall, etc..) - ✔✔True
✔✔External handholds or footholds? - ✔✔Constructed to afford no external handholds
or footholds
✔✔Enclosure height? - ✔✔four foot minimum height
✔✔Horizontal and Vertical spaces of enclosure - ✔✔The horizontal space between
vertical members of the enclosure shall not exceed four inches; where the horizontal
space between vertical members exceeds one and three-quarters inches there shall be
at least 30 inches between any horizontal bottom rail or stringer and the next horizontal
rail or stringer
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed four
inches
