WAKE COUNTY CPO EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |AGRADE
which regulations supplement the North Carolina Rules Governing public swimming
pools - ANSWER: 15A NCAC 18A .2500
what does director mean - ANSWER: means the Wake County Department of Human
Services Director or authorized representative
what does operator mean - 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 - ANSWER: means the owner of the swimming
pool, or the responsible management company
what does the pool area mean - 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 - 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 - ANSWER: means any structure, basin, chamber or tank
containing an artificial body of water
what is Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit - ANSWER: means the Wake
County permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County
what is a Year-Round pool - ANSWER: means any pool that is indoor or heated
no person shall construct, install, extend, or modify a swimming pool unless what? -
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 - ANSWER: director
all of the following shall be included when the application is submitted to the
Department of Environmental services - 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?
- 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? - ANSWER: inspections
when construction is complete the pool is ready for what? - ANSWER: ready for a
Wake County Swimming Pool operations permit
who requests an inspection by the Department? - ANSWER: owner or representative
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, not
including what? - ANSWER: wading pools designed for water recreation attractions,
areas under a waterslide, or competition diving pools
Wake County swimming pool operations permit shall be issued when? - ANSWER:
issued when an inspection of the swimming pool by the director declares the pool fit
how long are permits valid for? - ANSWER: no more than 12 months
the director is authorized to make inspections when? - ANSWER: at any reasonable
time
who shall assist the director in inspections? - ANSWER: the operator
what shall the director make? - ANSWER: inspections, surveys, and investigations
such as collecting water and surface samples
operators shall maintain what to the director? - ANSWER: records and information
needed for ascertaining compliance with these regulations
the owner shall ensure what? - ANSWER: ensure the pool has a properly trained and
capable of operating the swimming pool operator
all operators shall be certified by what - ANSWER: certified by the Wake County
Department of Environmental services
records shall be kept onsite at all time and accessible for what - ANSWER: for
inspections
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |AGRADE
which regulations supplement the North Carolina Rules Governing public swimming
pools - ANSWER: 15A NCAC 18A .2500
what does director mean - ANSWER: means the Wake County Department of Human
Services Director or authorized representative
what does operator mean - 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 - ANSWER: means the owner of the swimming
pool, or the responsible management company
what does the pool area mean - 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 - 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 - ANSWER: means any structure, basin, chamber or tank
containing an artificial body of water
what is Wake County Swimming Pool Operations Permit - ANSWER: means the Wake
County permit required for the operation of a swimming pool in Wake County
what is a Year-Round pool - ANSWER: means any pool that is indoor or heated
no person shall construct, install, extend, or modify a swimming pool unless what? -
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 - ANSWER: director
all of the following shall be included when the application is submitted to the
Department of Environmental services - 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?
- 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? - ANSWER: inspections
when construction is complete the pool is ready for what? - ANSWER: ready for a
Wake County Swimming Pool operations permit
who requests an inspection by the Department? - ANSWER: owner or representative
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, not
including what? - ANSWER: wading pools designed for water recreation attractions,
areas under a waterslide, or competition diving pools
Wake County swimming pool operations permit shall be issued when? - ANSWER:
issued when an inspection of the swimming pool by the director declares the pool fit
how long are permits valid for? - ANSWER: no more than 12 months
the director is authorized to make inspections when? - ANSWER: at any reasonable
time
who shall assist the director in inspections? - ANSWER: the operator
what shall the director make? - ANSWER: inspections, surveys, and investigations
such as collecting water and surface samples
operators shall maintain what to the director? - ANSWER: records and information
needed for ascertaining compliance with these regulations
the owner shall ensure what? - ANSWER: ensure the pool has a properly trained and
capable of operating the swimming pool operator
all operators shall be certified by what - ANSWER: certified by the Wake County
Department of Environmental services
records shall be kept onsite at all time and accessible for what - ANSWER: for
inspections
