Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Public pools are classified in the following manner - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A pools,
Class B Pools, Class C Pools, Class D Pools, Class E Pools, Class F pools
Class A Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Competitive pools, but is not limited to competitive
events may be used for recreational purposes
Class B pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Pool intended for public recreational use, refereed to
as a public pool
Class C Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - For use by apartments, condominiums, property
owners, hotels, associations, etc. also referred to as a Semi Public Pool
Class D Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Special operated pools, examples are wave pools,
surf, action, activity, leisure rivers, ect. Referred to in code books as other pool or Aquatic
Recreational Facilities
Class E Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Any pool used for physical therapy and operated
above 86 degree Fahrenheit. This type of pool is sometimes referred to as a therapy pool
Class F pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Kiddie pools or Wading pools
Failure to ---- may result to Immediate pool or spa closing - CORRECT ANSWER - Self
closing/latching gates and fencing to preent access to unsupervised kids
Should not fall below 1 ppm (ideal 2-4 ppm)- pools
3-5ppm- spas
Bromine - 4-6ppm
, PH- 7.2 to 7.8
Circulation and filtration must be running smoothly
Pools and spas w/single drains must be VGB compliant and added lvl of entrapment
Water lvl should never be over 104F(40C) chap 1 page 3
plus more!!!!!!
Four Management work functions - CORRECT ANSWER - Planning, Organizing, Leading,
Controlling
Planning - CORRECT ANSWER - Deciding the course of action before the work is started
Organizing - CORRECT ANSWER - Defining and connection the work to be done so it can
be excuted
Leading - CORRECT ANSWER - encouraging people to take proper action
Controlling - CORRECT ANSWER - Measuring and regulating all work in progress and
evaluation the results.
What does the SMART stand for - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time Based
EX:
Risk management you take several key factors into consideration, what are they - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negligence, standard of care, duty of care, record keeping
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Unintentional fault or careless resulting in injury,
Negligence is the failure to act in accordance with the corresponding standard of care
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Public pools are classified in the following manner - CORRECT ANSWER - Class A pools,
Class B Pools, Class C Pools, Class D Pools, Class E Pools, Class F pools
Class A Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Competitive pools, but is not limited to competitive
events may be used for recreational purposes
Class B pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Pool intended for public recreational use, refereed to
as a public pool
Class C Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - For use by apartments, condominiums, property
owners, hotels, associations, etc. also referred to as a Semi Public Pool
Class D Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Special operated pools, examples are wave pools,
surf, action, activity, leisure rivers, ect. Referred to in code books as other pool or Aquatic
Recreational Facilities
Class E Pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Any pool used for physical therapy and operated
above 86 degree Fahrenheit. This type of pool is sometimes referred to as a therapy pool
Class F pools - CORRECT ANSWER - Kiddie pools or Wading pools
Failure to ---- may result to Immediate pool or spa closing - CORRECT ANSWER - Self
closing/latching gates and fencing to preent access to unsupervised kids
Should not fall below 1 ppm (ideal 2-4 ppm)- pools
3-5ppm- spas
Bromine - 4-6ppm
, PH- 7.2 to 7.8
Circulation and filtration must be running smoothly
Pools and spas w/single drains must be VGB compliant and added lvl of entrapment
Water lvl should never be over 104F(40C) chap 1 page 3
plus more!!!!!!
Four Management work functions - CORRECT ANSWER - Planning, Organizing, Leading,
Controlling
Planning - CORRECT ANSWER - Deciding the course of action before the work is started
Organizing - CORRECT ANSWER - Defining and connection the work to be done so it can
be excuted
Leading - CORRECT ANSWER - encouraging people to take proper action
Controlling - CORRECT ANSWER - Measuring and regulating all work in progress and
evaluation the results.
What does the SMART stand for - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time Based
EX:
Risk management you take several key factors into consideration, what are they - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negligence, standard of care, duty of care, record keeping
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - Unintentional fault or careless resulting in injury,
Negligence is the failure to act in accordance with the corresponding standard of care
