Wake County Regulations Governing
Swimming Pools UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pool Area - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Swimming Pool - CORRECT ANSWER - Any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing an
artificial body of water for swimming, diving, wading, instructional purposes, or therapeutic
bathing.
What is the requirement for construction of a swimming pool? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Compliance with regulations.
What is the requirement for plans and specifications of a swimming pool? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Submission and approval by the director.
What is the requirement for inspection of a swimming pool? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Request by owner or representative.
What is the requirement for water devices or features in a swimming pool? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prohibited if depth exceeds 18 inches.
What is the requirement for operating a swimming pool in Wake County? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit.
, What is a Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
permit required for operating a swimming pool in Wake County.
How long is the permit valid for? - CORRECT ANSWER - No more than 12 months.
Who is authorized to inspect the premises? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Director.
What records should be maintained by the Owners and/or Operators? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Records of daily readings of disinfectant, pH, addition of chemicals, temperature,
checklist of maintenance guidelines- completed daily, & current certifications of the operator
from Wake County.
What is the frequency of chemical testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least two times each
day, records are at minimum 6 hours apart.
What should be recorded by the operator daily? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least one
measurement of the disinfectant and pH level.
What is the requirement for Operators of a pool? - CORRECT ANSWER - They shall be
certified by the Wake County Department of Environmental Services and register annually with
the Department and list all pools under the Operator's responsibility.
What is the purpose of the operational limitations noted on the permit form? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To assure full compliance with the regulations.
What is the requirement for maintaining records? - CORRECT ANSWER - Records shall be
kept onsite at all times and accessible for inspection.
What is the purpose of the checklist of maintenance guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
ensure that maintenance tasks are completed daily.
Swimming Pools UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pool Area - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Swimming Pool - CORRECT ANSWER - Any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing an
artificial body of water for swimming, diving, wading, instructional purposes, or therapeutic
bathing.
What is the requirement for construction of a swimming pool? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Compliance with regulations.
What is the requirement for plans and specifications of a swimming pool? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Submission and approval by the director.
What is the requirement for inspection of a swimming pool? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Request by owner or representative.
What is the requirement for water devices or features in a swimming pool? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prohibited if depth exceeds 18 inches.
What is the requirement for operating a swimming pool in Wake County? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit.
, What is a Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
permit required for operating a swimming pool in Wake County.
How long is the permit valid for? - CORRECT ANSWER - No more than 12 months.
Who is authorized to inspect the premises? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Director.
What records should be maintained by the Owners and/or Operators? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Records of daily readings of disinfectant, pH, addition of chemicals, temperature,
checklist of maintenance guidelines- completed daily, & current certifications of the operator
from Wake County.
What is the frequency of chemical testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least two times each
day, records are at minimum 6 hours apart.
What should be recorded by the operator daily? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least one
measurement of the disinfectant and pH level.
What is the requirement for Operators of a pool? - CORRECT ANSWER - They shall be
certified by the Wake County Department of Environmental Services and register annually with
the Department and list all pools under the Operator's responsibility.
What is the purpose of the operational limitations noted on the permit form? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To assure full compliance with the regulations.
What is the requirement for maintaining records? - CORRECT ANSWER - Records shall be
kept onsite at all times and accessible for inspection.
What is the purpose of the checklist of maintenance guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
ensure that maintenance tasks are completed daily.
