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______ means the Wake County department of human services director or his/her authorized representative. Ans Director _____ means the certified pool operator who is responsible for the daily operation of a public swimming pool Ans operator _____ means the owner of the swimming pool or the responsible management company Ans Owner _____ _____ means the interior of the fenced area around a swimming pool including the pool itself, toilets, bathhouses, equipment enclosures, c...

Class A pool Ans -any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events -can be used for recreational purposes Class B pool Ans any pool intended for public recreational use Class C pool Ans -any pool intended for use by apartments, condominiums, property owners associations, multi-family owned pools, etc. -includes pools operated solely for lodgings such as hotels/motels Class D pool Ans any pool operated for special purposes such as vortex pools, sand bottom...

The percentage of hypoclorous acid formation is most influenced by: Ans pH Pool painting is usually done: Ans Before opening in the spring When a pool is chlorinated with gas chlorine, the operator must also use: Ans Soda Ash The term "chlorine demand" refers to: Ans The amount of chlorine which will react with substances in the pool Re-circulation pumps used in swimming pools are the type called: Ans Centrifugal pumps Reversing the flow of water through the filters is ca...

operational public pool Ans open for general admission; open to the public. semi-public pool Ans a pool at a facility that has pool use restricted to individuals. usually members how often do you need to fill out daily/weekly operation form Ans every two hours or more (operation form) how often do you need to fill out pool and spa entrapment hazard checklist Ans daily how long do you need to keep your records for? what's an exception? Ans 3 years. exception: mino...

Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: Ans 3ppm to 6ppm Ideal chorine level for a pool is: Ans 1ppm to 5ppm Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: Ans 5ppm If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be Ans a bad seal on the hair/lint strainer - it is not properly closed, or air is in the filter, or water level is too low The hypochlorinator doesn't work. What could be a possible cause for this? a) no chlorine in the vat b) the inject...

12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool Ans 1. pump filter not working for more than an hour 2. main drain is not visible 3. chemical readings out of range 4. no pool operator (15 minute grace period) 5. no lifeguard or cpr certs present 6. water is below the skimmer line 7. danger to the public 8. chlorinator is not working 9. health inspector is not allowed in 10. bathrooms + drains not working 11. flow rate is too low 12. no phone (landline) Meas...

To raise PH what may be added to swimming pool water? A) Bromine B) Sodium chloride C) Soda Ash D) Muriatic Acid Ans Soda Ash In most jurisdictions the turnover time for s a swimming pool is: A) Every 24 hours B) Every 12 hours C) Every 6 hours D) Every 3 hours Ans 6 hours What does the term channeling mean when discussing swimming pool filtration? A) The dumping of DE powder into the waste water system B) Discharging waste-water from the pool during bac...

The CDC estimates that approximately how many water related injuries occur annually? Ans 140000 To prevent spinal injuries when diving in pools, what needs to happen? Ans "No diving" markers should be present, no diving in under 6 feet of water, and only diving from diving boards or stands should be allowed Built in stairs are commonly used in what end of pools and must have what? Ans Shallow ends and secure handrails Who is responsible for maintaining the daily po...

What is NOT one of the AFO's primary responsibilities? Ans Teaching Lessons What should you do every day as a part of your AFO safety duty program? Ans Facility Inspection How many gallons of water is in one cubic ft? Ans approximately 7.5 How do you calculate how many gallons are in a pool? Ans 1. calculate the volume (LxW)xDavg 2. multiple by 7.5 gallons Law of Dilution Ans During a turnover less than half of the water molecules pass through the filter W...

What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? Ans 1) A lifeguard is not on the pool deck of a general use pool, or a spa guard is not on the premises of a spa 2) The main drain is not clearly visible form the nearest lifeguard chair 3) The free chlorine, total bromine, pH, or cyanuric acid readings of the pool water are other than specified under section II, B 1 4) The recirculating equipment is not working properly for more than one hour 5) the water level is belo...