Wake county CPO: Questions & Answers
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
records shall include: - ANSWER:1) daily readings of the measurement of disinfectant residuals and pH
levels taken at least twice each day ( time, date, and collector's initials) (disinfectant residuals and pH
levels shall be taken at minimum 6 hours apart) 2) recordings of all activities of the operation (addition of
chemicals) 3) daily recordings of temp. of heated pools and spas 4) checklist of maintenance guidelines
provided by department of envir. services 5) certifications of the operator
when the operator is temporarily unable to inspect the pool, whos responsibility is it to provide an
alterantive operator - ANSWER:owner or operators responsibility
an operator of a pol shall register annually with the department and do what? - ANSWER:list all pools
under their responsibility
the water quality testing device shall be able to do what? - ANSWER:able to measure the chemical
constituents (15A NCAC 18A .2535)
all pools equipped to be heated shall have a metal stem or shatter protected thermometer capable of
measuring water temp. to at least what? - ANSWER:at least 110 degrees with a range of accuracy of not
greater than plus/minus 2 degrees
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
records shall include: - ANSWER:1) daily readings of the measurement of disinfectant residuals and pH
levels taken at least twice each day ( time, date, and collector's initials) (disinfectant residuals and pH
levels shall be taken at minimum 6 hours apart) 2) recordings of all activities of the operation (addition of
chemicals) 3) daily recordings of temp. of heated pools and spas 4) checklist of maintenance guidelines
provided by department of envir. services 5) certifications of the operator
when the operator is temporarily unable to inspect the pool, whos responsibility is it to provide an
alterantive operator - ANSWER:owner or operators responsibility
an operator of a pol shall register annually with the department and do what? - ANSWER:list all pools
under their responsibility
the water quality testing device shall be able to do what? - ANSWER:able to measure the chemical
constituents (15A NCAC 18A .2535)
all pools equipped to be heated shall have a metal stem or shatter protected thermometer capable of
measuring water temp. to at least what? - ANSWER:at least 110 degrees with a range of accuracy of not
greater than plus/minus 2 degrees
