CPO Certified Pool Operator Study Guide 2026
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11 Reasons for Pool Closure 1. lifeguard on pool deck
2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the
nearest lifeguard chair
3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic
acid readings of pool where otherwise specified
under Section 2, B.1
4. Recirculating equipment is not working
properly for more than 1 hour
5.Water level is below the skimmers in pools
6. Chemical disinfectant feeder has not been
functional for 24 hour period
7. Bathhouse drainage system is blocked
sufficiently to render bathhouse unusable
8. Director has been wrongly denied permission
to inspect the pool pursuant to chapter 51
9. A licensed Montgomery county pool operator
is not immediate control of the pool
10. Director determines that an immediate hazard
exists to the health or safety of the users of any
pool
11. At least one lifeguard currently certified in
infant/child/adult CPR is not within the pool
enclosure.
, Health regulation for CPO is 16 years old; approved course; 75% or better
CPO Must be at the facility _______ 30 Minutes prior to open; to measure, record and
prior; for what reason adjust
Chlorine and PH must be tested 2 hours for pool; 1 hour for spa
every _____ hours for a pool; every
_____ hour for a spa
Records of chemical readings must 2 years @ pool; 3 years total
be maintained and available for at
least ______ years; and _____ years total
Must close a pool or spa when: ____ ( 1. residual disinfection levels are not within
Hint 7 items) required ranges.
2. Sanitary water quality has coliform bacteria
levels within the acceptable ranges
3. Water chemistry levels are not within proper
ranges
4. Water clarity is not acceptable according to
local standards
5. Recirculation or disinfection system is
malfunctioning
6. When protection of the public health, safety,
welfare imperatively requires emergency action.
7. Lifeguard not present
___________ is the best prevention of Adult supervision
accidents at swimming pools
All public pools must have a _____ CPO, and lifeguard
and _____ in order for the pool to be
open.
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11 Reasons for Pool Closure 1. lifeguard on pool deck
2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the
nearest lifeguard chair
3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic
acid readings of pool where otherwise specified
under Section 2, B.1
4. Recirculating equipment is not working
properly for more than 1 hour
5.Water level is below the skimmers in pools
6. Chemical disinfectant feeder has not been
functional for 24 hour period
7. Bathhouse drainage system is blocked
sufficiently to render bathhouse unusable
8. Director has been wrongly denied permission
to inspect the pool pursuant to chapter 51
9. A licensed Montgomery county pool operator
is not immediate control of the pool
10. Director determines that an immediate hazard
exists to the health or safety of the users of any
pool
11. At least one lifeguard currently certified in
infant/child/adult CPR is not within the pool
enclosure.
, Health regulation for CPO is 16 years old; approved course; 75% or better
CPO Must be at the facility _______ 30 Minutes prior to open; to measure, record and
prior; for what reason adjust
Chlorine and PH must be tested 2 hours for pool; 1 hour for spa
every _____ hours for a pool; every
_____ hour for a spa
Records of chemical readings must 2 years @ pool; 3 years total
be maintained and available for at
least ______ years; and _____ years total
Must close a pool or spa when: ____ ( 1. residual disinfection levels are not within
Hint 7 items) required ranges.
2. Sanitary water quality has coliform bacteria
levels within the acceptable ranges
3. Water chemistry levels are not within proper
ranges
4. Water clarity is not acceptable according to
local standards
5. Recirculation or disinfection system is
malfunctioning
6. When protection of the public health, safety,
welfare imperatively requires emergency action.
7. Lifeguard not present
___________ is the best prevention of Adult supervision
accidents at swimming pools
All public pools must have a _____ CPO, and lifeguard
and _____ in order for the pool to be
open.
