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In addition to the training class and test, the operator must... - Correct Answers -have
knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the AHJ, make sure all certifications are
kept updated, ensure that all employees are properly trained and in-services are held,
be trained on the physical plant of swimming pool facility that they intend to operate,
familiarize themselves with the specifics of the swimming pool facility
conventional swimming pool - Correct Answers -basic type of swimming pool, "flat
water" skimming pools where the water line is static with the exception of movement
made by the bathers, often include a shallow and deep end, sections split by a safety
rope
wading pool - Correct Answers -a body of water with a maximum depth of two feet or
less, generally restricted to children under the age of six
spa pool - Correct Answers -usually a small, hot body of water with a high maximum
flow rate and a maximum operating temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit
indoor pool - Correct Answers -a climate controlled swimming pool with an exterior
building or shell which provides protection from the elements
activity pool - Correct Answers -a water attraction designed for play activity including
constructed features like flotation devices
diving pool - Correct Answers -a pool primarily for diving
interactive water play aquatic venue - Correct Answers -any indoor or outdoor pool that
includes sprayed, jetted, or other water sources contacting bathers
skimmer pool - Correct Answers -a pool using a skimmer system
surf pool - Correct Answers -generates waves dedicated to the activity of surfing
therapy pool - Correct Answers -a pool exclusively for aquatic therapy
wave pool - Correct Answers -a pool designed to simulate breaking or cyclic waves for
the purposes of general play
,increased risk aquatic venues - Correct Answers -pool which have "intrinsic
characteristics and intended users have a greater likelihood of affecting the health of the
bathers of that venue by being at increase risk for microbial contamination". examples
are spray pads, wading pools, and other aquatic venues designed for children less than
five years old
the CDC and the MAHC specify the use of what as a supplement to standard systems
in venues identified as increased risk aquatic venues - Correct Answers -secondary
disinfection systems
surface area of a rectangular pool - Correct Answers -the horizontal area (or surface) of
a swimming pool, found by multiplying the length times width
surface area of a multisided pool - Correct Answers -found by dividing the horizontal
surface of the swimming pool into sections
surface of a circular pool - Correct Answers -πr2
maximum facility load - Correct Answers -determined by diving the surface of the pool
and diving that number by 27, includes all the people at the facility, not just in the
swimming pool
pool volume - Correct Answers -the total amount of water, in gallons, contained in the
interior of a swimming pool
turnover - Correct Answers -the amount of time required for all of the pool's volume to
pass through the filtration system
minimum flow rate - Correct Answers -the minimum amount of water that must pass
through the filtration system (flow rate) in order to achieve the required turnover
maximum flow rate - Correct Answers -the maximum amount of water which can pass
through the filter system
filtration system - Correct Answers -piping (includes manifold & valves), pump (includes
hair & lint strainer), and the filter
the filtration system is used to remove.... - Correct Answers -suspended particulate
matter
filter (mechanical) room - Correct Answers -houses the physical plant of the swimming
pool
filter room requirements - Correct Answers -- chemicals are clearly labeled and original
containers are placed in another one- all equipment is labeled clearly- filter room is dry,
, properly ventilated, and has good lighting- filter room doors say "authorized personnel
only"
permanent filter specification placard - Correct Answers -(or filter date sheet) with the
volume of the pool, minimum and maximum flow rate, turnover time in hours, the
perimeter of the pool, the surface area of the pool, maximum pool load, date of
construction, and address of the facility
high rate sand filters - Correct Answers -most commonly used in commercial pools, the
media is sand and pea gravel and operates at a flow rate of 15-20 gpm, pipes have
large enough holes to allow the filtered water to pass through but also small enough to
prevent the filter media from getting through to the pool, uses the top 6-12 inches of the
filter bed
glass filter media filter - Correct Answers -glasses (crushed glass) or recycled glass is
more efficient than sand, it filters at 15-20 gpm, no issues with calcification and
channeling, glass filter uses entire filter beds
conventional sand filter - Correct Answers -an old filter that has a mixed media (sand,
pea gravel, gravel, rock, and stone) that is layered in the filter tank, the majority of
filtration occurs at the top of the filter, and, because of the low filter rate, they require
much more space than a high rate sand filter
diatomaceous earth (DE) filter - Correct Answers -primarily used in spas, provides
superior filtration qualities, the filter media is DE, filters through a process called
precoating, whereby the DE is recirculated through the filter until it has attached to the
elements, must be replaced after each backwash, operates at a flow rate of 2gpm
two types of DE filters - Correct Answers -pressure (sealed tanks) and vacuum (open
tanks)
slurry feeding - Correct Answers -a process where small amounts of DE are added into
the filter system to extend the filter run (amount of time between backwash cycles)
regenerative media filters - Correct Answers -designed to save media and water costs,
media used is perlite (a lightweight alternative to DE), flow rate is 2gpm, "bump" on a
daily basis, bumping is where the filters mechanically cause the perlite to fall off the filter
grids, the media is regenerated and new perlite is introduced
cartridge filters - Correct Answers -maximum flow rate of .3 gpm, requires more effort
from a pool operator, to clean the filters the pump must be turned off, filter opened, and
manually remove the cartridges to be cleaned
all filters must be clearly identified with a manufacturer identification plate with
information... - Correct Answers -name, address and phone number of the filter
answers
In addition to the training class and test, the operator must... - Correct Answers -have
knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the AHJ, make sure all certifications are
kept updated, ensure that all employees are properly trained and in-services are held,
be trained on the physical plant of swimming pool facility that they intend to operate,
familiarize themselves with the specifics of the swimming pool facility
conventional swimming pool - Correct Answers -basic type of swimming pool, "flat
water" skimming pools where the water line is static with the exception of movement
made by the bathers, often include a shallow and deep end, sections split by a safety
rope
wading pool - Correct Answers -a body of water with a maximum depth of two feet or
less, generally restricted to children under the age of six
spa pool - Correct Answers -usually a small, hot body of water with a high maximum
flow rate and a maximum operating temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit
indoor pool - Correct Answers -a climate controlled swimming pool with an exterior
building or shell which provides protection from the elements
activity pool - Correct Answers -a water attraction designed for play activity including
constructed features like flotation devices
diving pool - Correct Answers -a pool primarily for diving
interactive water play aquatic venue - Correct Answers -any indoor or outdoor pool that
includes sprayed, jetted, or other water sources contacting bathers
skimmer pool - Correct Answers -a pool using a skimmer system
surf pool - Correct Answers -generates waves dedicated to the activity of surfing
therapy pool - Correct Answers -a pool exclusively for aquatic therapy
wave pool - Correct Answers -a pool designed to simulate breaking or cyclic waves for
the purposes of general play
,increased risk aquatic venues - Correct Answers -pool which have "intrinsic
characteristics and intended users have a greater likelihood of affecting the health of the
bathers of that venue by being at increase risk for microbial contamination". examples
are spray pads, wading pools, and other aquatic venues designed for children less than
five years old
the CDC and the MAHC specify the use of what as a supplement to standard systems
in venues identified as increased risk aquatic venues - Correct Answers -secondary
disinfection systems
surface area of a rectangular pool - Correct Answers -the horizontal area (or surface) of
a swimming pool, found by multiplying the length times width
surface area of a multisided pool - Correct Answers -found by dividing the horizontal
surface of the swimming pool into sections
surface of a circular pool - Correct Answers -πr2
maximum facility load - Correct Answers -determined by diving the surface of the pool
and diving that number by 27, includes all the people at the facility, not just in the
swimming pool
pool volume - Correct Answers -the total amount of water, in gallons, contained in the
interior of a swimming pool
turnover - Correct Answers -the amount of time required for all of the pool's volume to
pass through the filtration system
minimum flow rate - Correct Answers -the minimum amount of water that must pass
through the filtration system (flow rate) in order to achieve the required turnover
maximum flow rate - Correct Answers -the maximum amount of water which can pass
through the filter system
filtration system - Correct Answers -piping (includes manifold & valves), pump (includes
hair & lint strainer), and the filter
the filtration system is used to remove.... - Correct Answers -suspended particulate
matter
filter (mechanical) room - Correct Answers -houses the physical plant of the swimming
pool
filter room requirements - Correct Answers -- chemicals are clearly labeled and original
containers are placed in another one- all equipment is labeled clearly- filter room is dry,
, properly ventilated, and has good lighting- filter room doors say "authorized personnel
only"
permanent filter specification placard - Correct Answers -(or filter date sheet) with the
volume of the pool, minimum and maximum flow rate, turnover time in hours, the
perimeter of the pool, the surface area of the pool, maximum pool load, date of
construction, and address of the facility
high rate sand filters - Correct Answers -most commonly used in commercial pools, the
media is sand and pea gravel and operates at a flow rate of 15-20 gpm, pipes have
large enough holes to allow the filtered water to pass through but also small enough to
prevent the filter media from getting through to the pool, uses the top 6-12 inches of the
filter bed
glass filter media filter - Correct Answers -glasses (crushed glass) or recycled glass is
more efficient than sand, it filters at 15-20 gpm, no issues with calcification and
channeling, glass filter uses entire filter beds
conventional sand filter - Correct Answers -an old filter that has a mixed media (sand,
pea gravel, gravel, rock, and stone) that is layered in the filter tank, the majority of
filtration occurs at the top of the filter, and, because of the low filter rate, they require
much more space than a high rate sand filter
diatomaceous earth (DE) filter - Correct Answers -primarily used in spas, provides
superior filtration qualities, the filter media is DE, filters through a process called
precoating, whereby the DE is recirculated through the filter until it has attached to the
elements, must be replaced after each backwash, operates at a flow rate of 2gpm
two types of DE filters - Correct Answers -pressure (sealed tanks) and vacuum (open
tanks)
slurry feeding - Correct Answers -a process where small amounts of DE are added into
the filter system to extend the filter run (amount of time between backwash cycles)
regenerative media filters - Correct Answers -designed to save media and water costs,
media used is perlite (a lightweight alternative to DE), flow rate is 2gpm, "bump" on a
daily basis, bumping is where the filters mechanically cause the perlite to fall off the filter
grids, the media is regenerated and new perlite is introduced
cartridge filters - Correct Answers -maximum flow rate of .3 gpm, requires more effort
from a pool operator, to clean the filters the pump must be turned off, filter opened, and
manually remove the cartridges to be cleaned
all filters must be clearly identified with a manufacturer identification plate with
information... - Correct Answers -name, address and phone number of the filter
