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The horizontal space between vertical members of the enclosure shall not exceed four inches ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------where the horizontal space between vertical members exceeds one and three- quarters inches there shall be at least 30 inches between any horizontal bottom rail or stringer and the next horizontal rail or stringer The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------exceed four inches All gates leading to the pool area shall be equipped with what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------equipped with self-closing and positive self-latching mechanisms Release of the latch on the self-latching mechanism shall be activated at a height no less of what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------no less than 54 inches above the bottom horizontal rail of a picket or ornamental access gate
If the latch is located on the pool side of the gate, what must there be? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------there must be an 18 inch shield protecting the latch so no one can reach through the fence Utility gates dont have to apply to what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to the latch rules as long as the gate is locked at all times execept when being used All residential pool enclosures shall be completed at the time the pool is allowed to contain what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------contain water Dressing and sanitary facilities shall be located near the pool, the minimum criteria for the sanitary facilities shall be based on... ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------north carolina rules governing public swimming pools (15A NCAC 18A .2526 b through m) Chlorinators, brominators, filters, and pumps shall be what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------shall be sheltered and protected in a weatherproof enclosure A permanent means of access, such as stairway or ramp shall be provided to all what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------provided to all equipment areas (this area must be locked at all times)
Water Quality numbers to know: - they ask these as individual questions. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Free Chlorine Bromine POOL 1.0-10.0ppm 2.0-10.0ppm WADING POOL 2.0-10.0ppm 2.0-10.0ppm SPA 2.0-10.0ppm 2.0-10.0ppm Pool water should be kept at such clarity that the main drain is clearly visible from the pool deck. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------other side Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed ____ ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------90 degrees F Water temp of a spa does not exceed ____ ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water per day --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------at least once ___ daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a minimum of ___ hours apart. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2, The CPO must complete a _____ provided by the Department of Environmental Services daily. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------checklist If the CPO cannot inspect the pool, he must provide an alternate approved operator that day ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wake County CPO How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by your swimming pool? ___ ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 2 days Who can obtain year-round permits: indoor and heated pools ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------4 choices? If glass is found in the pool it must be ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- drained and cleaned
______ units of lifesaving equipment must be provided for any pool which exceeds 3000 square feet of surface area. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Two (2) Which of the following are required: the chemical test kit. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------4 choices (chemical test kit) A pool shall be closed for: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. ) the presence of algae i. (2) the presence of bacteria ii. (3) the presence of fecal material iii. (4) no measurable presence of disinfectant Which regulations supplement the North Carolina Rules Governing public swimming pools ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------15A NCAC 18A. 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 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 might happen at the construction site to assure that the construction is according to approved plans? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------inspections when construction is complete the pool is ready for what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ready for a Wake County Swimming Pool operations permit who requests an inspection by the Department? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------issued when an inspection of the swimming pool by the director declares the pool fit how long are permits valid for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------no more than 12 months
the director is authorized to make inspections when? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------at any reasonable time who shall assist the director in inspections? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- the operator what shall the director make? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------inspections, surveys, and investigations such as collecting water and surface samples operators shall maintain what to the director? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----records and information needed for ascertaining compliance with these regulations the owner shall ensure what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ensure the pool has a properly trained and capable of operating the swimming pool operator all operators shall be certified by what ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- certified by the Wake County Department of Environmental services
all pools equipped to be heated shall have a metal stem or shatter protected thermometer capable of measuring water temp. to at least what? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------at least 110 degrees with a range of accuracy of not greater than plus/minus 2 degrees chemical quality of the water shall be maintained in a what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------alkaline condition with the pH between 7.2 and 7. violation of the bacteriological quality and water chemistry standards or failure to maintain the minimum level of disinfectant result in what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------immediate suspension of the wake county swimming pool operation permit copper concentration in the pool shall not exceed what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------one part per million pool shall be closed by the operator or by suspension of the wake county swimming pool permit for the following violations ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------1) presence of algae, 2) no measurable presence of disinfectant 3) fecal material for the presence of algae or no measurable presence of disinfectant, what shall the pool do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------pool shall be closed and
superchlorinated in accordance with recommended guidelines from the PHTA and remained closed until water quality is back to the standard for the presence of fecal matter, what shall the pool do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------if fecal matter is introduced into a wadding pool or spa, water must be drained and disinfected free chlorine in pools must be maintained at? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---at minimum 1.0pp, and at maximum 10.0ppm combined chlorine must be maintained at? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- at minimum none and at maximum 0.5ppm bromine for all types of pools must be maintained at what ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------at minimum 2.0ppm and at maximum 20.0 ppm free chlorine at wading pools or spas must be maintained at? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2.0ppm and at maximum 10.0ppm combined chlorine at wading pools and spas must be maintained at? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------minimum none and at maximum 0.2ppm
chemicals shall be stored on shelving or platforms and at least ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------at least 12 inches above the floor the entrance to the chemical storage area shall not what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------shall not open to the pool area when shall the operator of a swimming pool shall immediately close the pool ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------any time the filter equipment, chemical feed system, or pump becomes inoperative, or if the main drain cover has been removed or is broken decks shall be structurally sound and what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater than one half inch resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile floors, walls, and ceilings of pool bath houses, equipment enclosures, and chemical storage enclosures shall be maintained in a manner to be what --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to be slip resistant whenever food or garbage is introduced into a pool, wading pool, or spa what happens? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------it shall be closed, the food or
garbage removed, and the water quality standards in section 9 (j) must be met prior to reopening heaters shall be equipped with thermostatic controls capable of assuring that the maximum operating temperature of spa water and pool water doesnt exceed what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------spa water doesnt exceed 104 F and the pool water doesnt exceed 90 F a unit of lifesaving equipment shall include the following ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a pole no less than 12 feet long with a body hook securely attached and a minimum one quarter inch diameter throwing rope as long as one and one half times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet two units of lifesaving equipment must be provided for any pool which exceeds what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------exceeds 3,000 square feet of total surface area all spas that have a hydrotherapy turbulence system shall provide a timer switch with a maximum of how many minutes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 15 minutes
services board rules of appeal as amended and in compliance with north carolina general statutes (130A-24) any person to violate these regulations or fail to perform any required acts shall be guilty of what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------guilty of a misdemeanor what does a delegate mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------any person to whom the director has delegated authority what does a hearing officer mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------director or director's authorized representative what does a respondent mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the person against whom a penalty has been accessed what does a administrative penalties mean ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- the following rules concern the imposition of administrative penalties imposed by the director who may assess penalties ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------assessed by the director
when penalties may be assessed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------may be assessed against any person for violations of the wake county department of environmental services regulations governing swimming pools amount of penalty assessment ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1) penalty shall not exceed one hundred dollars per day 2) each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation procedure for assessment ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1) a notice is sent to the respondent 2) the director may modify a penalty upon finding that additional or different facts that should have been considered in determining the amount of the assessment if any person violates any of these regulations or interferes what can the director do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------director may institute an action in the superior court of wake county of wake county for injunctive relief as provided in NCGS 130A- 18 If fecal contamination occurs in a wading pool or spa ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------drain and disinfect it
