Certified Pool Operator | Complete
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Graded A+
‣ ANSI . Answer: American National Standards Institute
‣ ASME . Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
‣ Certified lifeguard . Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
‣ Certified Pool Operator . Answer: Responsible for daily operation of a
public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
‣ Coping . Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
‣ disinfectant . Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
‣ Exercise spa/swim spa . Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
, ‣ Fences . Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must prevent
children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
‣ Free Chlorine Residual . Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
‣ Hazard . Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
‣ Hydrostatic relief valve . Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
‣ Lifeguard . Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently certified
in CPR and first aid
‣ Lifeline . Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
‣ Make-Up Water . Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
‣ Maximum Load . Answer: Maximum number of bathers permitted in
pool. Total water surface area in sq ft/27 sq ft.
Study Guide with Verified Answers |
Graded A+
‣ ANSI . Answer: American National Standards Institute
‣ ASME . Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
‣ Certified lifeguard . Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
‣ Certified Pool Operator . Answer: Responsible for daily operation of a
public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
‣ Coping . Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
‣ disinfectant . Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
‣ Exercise spa/swim spa . Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
, ‣ Fences . Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must prevent
children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
‣ Free Chlorine Residual . Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
‣ Hazard . Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
‣ Hydrostatic relief valve . Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
‣ Lifeguard . Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently certified
in CPR and first aid
‣ Lifeline . Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
‣ Make-Up Water . Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
‣ Maximum Load . Answer: Maximum number of bathers permitted in
pool. Total water surface area in sq ft/27 sq ft.
