Wake County CPO
Wake County CPO Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
which regulations supplement the North Carolina Rules Governing public swimming
pools -Correct Answer ✔15A NCAC 18A .2500
what does director mean -Correct Answer ✔means the Wake County Department of
Human Services Director or authorized representative
what does operator mean -Correct Answer ✔means the certified pool operator (CPO)
who is responsible for the daily operation of a public swimming pool
what does being the owner mean -Correct Answer ✔means the owner of the swimming
pool, or the responsible management company
what does the pool area mean -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
what does 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
what is a swimming pool -Correct Answer ✔means any structure, basin, chamber or tank
containing an artificial body of water
Wake County CPO
, Wake County CPO
what is Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit -Correct Answer ✔means the
Wake County permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County
what is a Year-Round pool -Correct Answer ✔means any pool that is indoor or heated
no person shall construct, install, extend, or modify a swimming pool unless what? -
Correct Answer ✔unless the plans and specification for such work have been submitted
to and approved in writing by the director
applications for approval of such and specification shall be made on forms provided by
the what -Correct Answer ✔director
all of the following shall be included when the application is submitted to the
Department of Environmental services -Correct Answer ✔1) site plan (pool, deck, etc) 2)
dimensions of both pool and the area enclosed by the fence 3) plans for the bathhouse,
equipment room, and chemical room 4) manufacturer's specifications of all treatment
equipment used and their place in the room 5) piping schematic showing piping, pipe
size, inlets, main drain, skimmers, and all parts connected to the pools piping 6)
specifications for the water supply and wastewater disposal systems (location, sewage
disposal system location, backwash) 7) fencing detail 8) lighting schedule if pool is open
at night
the director shall approve the plans and specifications when they comply with what? -
Correct Answer ✔comply with the standards of construction, design, and equipment
(15A NCAC 18A .2500)
what might happen at the construction site to assure that the construction is according
to approved plans? -Correct Answer ✔inspections
Wake County CPO
Wake County CPO Exam Questions and
Answers 2025
which regulations supplement the North Carolina Rules Governing public swimming
pools -Correct Answer ✔15A NCAC 18A .2500
what does director mean -Correct Answer ✔means the Wake County Department of
Human Services Director or authorized representative
what does operator mean -Correct Answer ✔means the certified pool operator (CPO)
who is responsible for the daily operation of a public swimming pool
what does being the owner mean -Correct Answer ✔means the owner of the swimming
pool, or the responsible management company
what does the pool area mean -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
what does 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
what is a swimming pool -Correct Answer ✔means any structure, basin, chamber or tank
containing an artificial body of water
Wake County CPO
, Wake County CPO
what is Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit -Correct Answer ✔means the
Wake County permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County
what is a Year-Round pool -Correct Answer ✔means any pool that is indoor or heated
no person shall construct, install, extend, or modify a swimming pool unless what? -
Correct Answer ✔unless the plans and specification for such work have been submitted
to and approved in writing by the director
applications for approval of such and specification shall be made on forms provided by
the what -Correct Answer ✔director
all of the following shall be included when the application is submitted to the
Department of Environmental services -Correct Answer ✔1) site plan (pool, deck, etc) 2)
dimensions of both pool and the area enclosed by the fence 3) plans for the bathhouse,
equipment room, and chemical room 4) manufacturer's specifications of all treatment
equipment used and their place in the room 5) piping schematic showing piping, pipe
size, inlets, main drain, skimmers, and all parts connected to the pools piping 6)
specifications for the water supply and wastewater disposal systems (location, sewage
disposal system location, backwash) 7) fencing detail 8) lighting schedule if pool is open
at night
the director shall approve the plans and specifications when they comply with what? -
Correct Answer ✔comply with the standards of construction, design, and equipment
(15A NCAC 18A .2500)
what might happen at the construction site to assure that the construction is according
to approved plans? -Correct Answer ✔inspections
Wake County CPO
