WAKE COUNTY CPO EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |AGRADE
Director - ANSWER: means the Wake County Department of Human Services
Director or authorized representative
Operator - ANSWER: means the certified pool operator (CPO) who is responsible for
the daily operation of a public swimming pool
Owner - ANSWER: means the owner of the swimming pool, or the responsible
management company
Pool Area - ANSWER: means the interior of the fenced area around a swimming pool
including the swimming pool itself and the interior of all toilets, bathhouses,
equipment enclosure, and chemical enclosures associated with the swimming pool.
Residential Swimming Pool - ANSWER: means any swimming pool located on private
property, the use of which is limited to swimming or bathing by members of his/her
family or invited guests. The term shall not include facilities located inside a
residence, storable pools designed for seasonal setup and use which are stored at
the end of the swimming season, or spas installed on decks or porches if a fitted hard
cover designed to prevent entry is maintained in place at all times when the spa is
not in use.
Swimming Pool - ANSWER: means any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing
an artificial body of water which may be used for swimming, diving, wading,
instructional purposes, or therapeutic bathing. The term as used herein shall include
public swimming pools as defined in the North Carolina Rules Governing Public
Swimming Pools, 15A NCAC 18A .2508(2). The term shall include recreational
attractions including, but not limited to water slides and wave pools and their
auxiliary structures including buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used
collectively by the public and operated by any person as owner, lessee, Operator, or
concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for such use.
Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit - ANSWER: means the Wake County
permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County.
Year-Round Pool - ANSWER: means any pool that is indoor or heated.
what is needed for the construction of a pool? - ANSWER: written approval by
director
Site Plan, including pool, deck and any other appurtenant buildings. (2) Plan and
sectional view dimensions of both the pool and the area enclosed by the barrier
fence. (3) Plans and layouts for the bathhouse, the equipment room, and the
chemical storage room. (4) Manufacturer's specifications of all treatment equipment
, used and their layout in the equipment room. (5) A piping schematic showing piping,
pipe size, inlets, main drains, skimmers, gutter outlets, vacuum fitting and all other
appurtenances connected to the pool piping system. (6) Specifications for the water
supply and wastewater disposal systems. This would include aspects such as well
location, sewage disposal system location, and backwash water disposal where
applicable. (7) A fencing detail. (8) A lighting schedule, if pool is open for night
swimming
What are the terms for water devices that spray water at the pool? - ANSWER: Any
type of water device or feature, which sprays or discharges water onto the surface of
a swimming pool where the depth exceeds 18 inches, is prohibited. This does not
include wading pools designed to have water recreation attractions, areas in a pool
under a waterslide, fill spouts or competition diving pools where water is discharged
on the surface for a diver's reference point
How long is the wake county permit valid? - ANSWER: shall be valid for a period of
no more than 12 months and shall be subject to provisions as noted on the permit
form governing any operational limitations necessary to assure full compliance with
these regulations.
What is the director able to do at inspections? - ANSWER: The Director is authorized
to enter upon and make inspections of the premises at any reasonable time. The
Operator shall assist in any reasonable way with such inspections(giving records
etc..)
the director can do any tests that will determine if the pool is in compliance
How long is the wake county certification valid? - ANSWER: be valid for five years
from the date of issuance. Violations of local or state rules may result in suspension
or revocation of the Wake County certification by the Director. If the Wake County
certification is suspended or revoked, the Operator shall not operate a pool in Wake
County.
Where should records be kept? - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |AGRADE
Director - ANSWER: means the Wake County Department of Human Services
Director or authorized representative
Operator - ANSWER: means the certified pool operator (CPO) who is responsible for
the daily operation of a public swimming pool
Owner - ANSWER: means the owner of the swimming pool, or the responsible
management company
Pool Area - ANSWER: means the interior of the fenced area around a swimming pool
including the swimming pool itself and the interior of all toilets, bathhouses,
equipment enclosure, and chemical enclosures associated with the swimming pool.
Residential Swimming Pool - ANSWER: means any swimming pool located on private
property, the use of which is limited to swimming or bathing by members of his/her
family or invited guests. The term shall not include facilities located inside a
residence, storable pools designed for seasonal setup and use which are stored at
the end of the swimming season, or spas installed on decks or porches if a fitted hard
cover designed to prevent entry is maintained in place at all times when the spa is
not in use.
Swimming Pool - ANSWER: means any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing
an artificial body of water which may be used for swimming, diving, wading,
instructional purposes, or therapeutic bathing. The term as used herein shall include
public swimming pools as defined in the North Carolina Rules Governing Public
Swimming Pools, 15A NCAC 18A .2508(2). The term shall include recreational
attractions including, but not limited to water slides and wave pools and their
auxiliary structures including buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used
collectively by the public and operated by any person as owner, lessee, Operator, or
concessionaire, regardless of whether a fee is charged for such use.
Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit - ANSWER: means the Wake County
permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County.
Year-Round Pool - ANSWER: means any pool that is indoor or heated.
what is needed for the construction of a pool? - ANSWER: written approval by
director
Site Plan, including pool, deck and any other appurtenant buildings. (2) Plan and
sectional view dimensions of both the pool and the area enclosed by the barrier
fence. (3) Plans and layouts for the bathhouse, the equipment room, and the
chemical storage room. (4) Manufacturer's specifications of all treatment equipment
, used and their layout in the equipment room. (5) A piping schematic showing piping,
pipe size, inlets, main drains, skimmers, gutter outlets, vacuum fitting and all other
appurtenances connected to the pool piping system. (6) Specifications for the water
supply and wastewater disposal systems. This would include aspects such as well
location, sewage disposal system location, and backwash water disposal where
applicable. (7) A fencing detail. (8) A lighting schedule, if pool is open for night
swimming
What are the terms for water devices that spray water at the pool? - ANSWER: Any
type of water device or feature, which sprays or discharges water onto the surface of
a swimming pool where the depth exceeds 18 inches, is prohibited. This does not
include wading pools designed to have water recreation attractions, areas in a pool
under a waterslide, fill spouts or competition diving pools where water is discharged
on the surface for a diver's reference point
How long is the wake county permit valid? - ANSWER: shall be valid for a period of
no more than 12 months and shall be subject to provisions as noted on the permit
form governing any operational limitations necessary to assure full compliance with
these regulations.
What is the director able to do at inspections? - ANSWER: The Director is authorized
to enter upon and make inspections of the premises at any reasonable time. The
Operator shall assist in any reasonable way with such inspections(giving records
etc..)
the director can do any tests that will determine if the pool is in compliance
How long is the wake county certification valid? - ANSWER: be valid for five years
from the date of issuance. Violations of local or state rules may result in suspension
or revocation of the Wake County certification by the Director. If the Wake County
certification is suspended or revoked, the Operator shall not operate a pool in Wake
County.
Where should records be kept? - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
