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[Show more]whole range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ 
1, 5 
 
 
 
ideal range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ 
2, 4 
 
 
 
whole range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ 
2, 10 
 
 
 
ideal range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ 
3, 5 
 
 
 
4 types of solid chlorine 
calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlo...
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Add to cartwhole range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ 
1, 5 
 
 
 
ideal range chlorine in a pool: ____ to _____ 
2, 4 
 
 
 
whole range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ 
2, 10 
 
 
 
ideal range chlorine in a spa: ____ to _____ 
3, 5 
 
 
 
4 types of solid chlorine 
calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlo...
phenol red 
used to measure pH 
 
 
 
parallel 
valves are open if handle is ______ to the pipe 
 
 
 
pH 
how acidic or basic a solution (pool water) is 
 
 
 
60 to 180 
acceptable range of Total Alkalinity in a pool 
 
 
 
7.2 to 7.8 
acceptable range of pH in a pool 
 
 
 
150 to 400 
acceptable...
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used to measure pH 
 
 
 
parallel 
valves are open if handle is ______ to the pipe 
 
 
 
pH 
how acidic or basic a solution (pool water) is 
 
 
 
60 to 180 
acceptable range of Total Alkalinity in a pool 
 
 
 
7.2 to 7.8 
acceptable range of pH in a pool 
 
 
 
150 to 400 
acceptable...
12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool 
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. dang...
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Add to cart12 Reasons why the health inspector will close your pool 
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. dang...
12 Reasons to shut the pool 
1. Danger to the public 
2. chemical readings out of range (chlorine and pH) 
3. no pool operator 
4. no lifeguard/ CPR certificate 
5. bathroom/ drains not working 
6. pump not working for more than an hour 
7. chlorinator not working 
8. flow rate is too low 
9. can't...
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Add to cart12 Reasons to shut the pool 
1. Danger to the public 
2. chemical readings out of range (chlorine and pH) 
3. no pool operator 
4. no lifeguard/ CPR certificate 
5. bathroom/ drains not working 
6. pump not working for more than an hour 
7. chlorinator not working 
8. flow rate is too low 
9. can't...
The main drain purpose is to 
C. remove sediments and is located at the deep end of the pool 
 
 
 
The pressure differential between gauges on a pressure filter should not exeed 
B. 10psi 
 
 
 
A sequestering agent may be used in a pool to 
A. prevent precipitation of minerals on pool surfaces 
 
...
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Add to cartThe main drain purpose is to 
C. remove sediments and is located at the deep end of the pool 
 
 
 
The pressure differential between gauges on a pressure filter should not exeed 
B. 10psi 
 
 
 
A sequestering agent may be used in a pool to 
A. prevent precipitation of minerals on pool surfaces 
 
...
What are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? 
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 rea...
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Add to cartWhat are the 11 reasons for closure of the pool? 
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 rea...
First step of fecal accident procedure 
Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until proper procedures for contamination have been completed 
 
 
 
Second step of fecal accident procedure 
Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net o...
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Direct all bathers to leave the pool. All affected waters must be closed to swimming until proper procedures for contamination have been completed 
 
 
 
Second step of fecal accident procedure 
Manually remove as much of the material as possible using a net o...
To be a pool operator you must 
Complete a pool operator training course 
 
 
 
To prevent spinal injury 
All of the above 
 
 
 
The strong suction in the pool (ENTRAPMENT) is the 
Main Drain 
 
 
 
Electrical systems in the pool must have 
GFIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?) 
 
 
 
The skimm...
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Add to cartTo be a pool operator you must 
Complete a pool operator training course 
 
 
 
To prevent spinal injury 
All of the above 
 
 
 
The strong suction in the pool (ENTRAPMENT) is the 
Main Drain 
 
 
 
Electrical systems in the pool must have 
GFIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?) 
 
 
 
The skimm...
1. You operate a 120,000-gallon pool, and upon performing your hourly chemical tests you observe the following readings: Total Available Chlorine reading is 1.6 free available chlorine reading is 1.5 pH is 7.4 Your supervising lifeguard has just informed you that you have had a fecal incident occur;...
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Add to cart1. You operate a 120,000-gallon pool, and upon performing your hourly chemical tests you observe the following readings: Total Available Chlorine reading is 1.6 free available chlorine reading is 1.5 pH is 7.4 Your supervising lifeguard has just informed you that you have had a fecal incident occur;...
The percentage of hypoclorous acid formation is most influenced by: 
pH 
 
 
 
Pool painting is usually done: 
Before opening in the spring 
 
 
 
When a pool is chlorinated with gas chlorine, the operator must also use: 
Soda Ash 
 
 
 
The term "chlorine demand" refers to: 
The amount of chlorin...
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Add to cartThe percentage of hypoclorous acid formation is most influenced by: 
pH 
 
 
 
Pool painting is usually done: 
Before opening in the spring 
 
 
 
When a pool is chlorinated with gas chlorine, the operator must also use: 
Soda Ash 
 
 
 
The term "chlorine demand" refers to: 
The amount of chlorin...
Class A pool 
-any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events 
-can be used for recreational purposes 
 
 
 
Class B pool 
any pool intended for public recreational use 
 
 
 
Class C pool 
-any pool intended for use by apartments, condominiums, property owners associations, mult...
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Add to cartClass A pool 
-any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events 
-can be used for recreational purposes 
 
 
 
Class B pool 
any pool intended for public recreational use 
 
 
 
Class C pool 
-any pool intended for use by apartments, condominiums, property owners associations, mult...
Ideal bromine level in a pool and spa is: 
3ppm to 6ppm 
 
 
 
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: 
1ppm to 5ppm 
 
 
 
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: 
5ppm 
 
 
 
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be 
a bad seal on the hair/lint strainer - it is not proper...
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Add to cartIdeal bromine level in a pool and spa is: 
3ppm to 6ppm 
 
 
 
Ideal chorine level for a pool is: 
1ppm to 5ppm 
 
 
 
Maximum level of chlorine in a pool is: 
5ppm 
 
 
 
If you see bubbles coming up from a return, the possible cause could be 
a bad seal on the hair/lint strainer - it is not proper...
Surface Area 
Length x Width (square/rectangle) 
pi(r)^2 (circle) 
 
 
 
Maximum facility load (bather load) 
Surface area/27 
 
 
 
Volume 
Surface Area x average depth x 7.5 
 
 
 
Turnover (main, wading, spa) 
6 hours, 2 hours, 15 minutes 
 
 
 
Minimum flow rate 
Volume/turnover/60 
 
 
 
Maximu...
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Add to cartSurface Area 
Length x Width (square/rectangle) 
pi(r)^2 (circle) 
 
 
 
Maximum facility load (bather load) 
Surface area/27 
 
 
 
Volume 
Surface Area x average depth x 7.5 
 
 
 
Turnover (main, wading, spa) 
6 hours, 2 hours, 15 minutes 
 
 
 
Minimum flow rate 
Volume/turnover/60 
 
 
 
Maximu...
In addition to the training class and test, the operator must... 
have knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the AHJ, make sure all certifications are kept updated, ensure that all employees are properly trained and in-services are held, be trained on the physical plant of swimming pool facil...
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Add to cartIn addition to the training class and test, the operator must... 
have knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the AHJ, make sure all certifications are kept updated, ensure that all employees are properly trained and in-services are held, be trained on the physical plant of swimming pool facil...
The CDC estimates that approximately how many water related injuries occur annually? 
 
 
 
 
To prevent spinal injuries when diving in pools, what needs to happen? 
"No diving" markers should be present, no diving in under 6 feet of water, and only diving from diving boards or stands should be al...
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Add to cartThe CDC estimates that approximately how many water related injuries occur annually? 
 
 
 
 
To prevent spinal injuries when diving in pools, what needs to happen? 
"No diving" markers should be present, no diving in under 6 feet of water, and only diving from diving boards or stands should be al...
how many water related injuries occur annually according to the CDC 
140,000 
 
 
 
Diving Rules 
no diving in under 6ft of water and only dive from boards or stands 
 
 
 
shallow end stairs rules 
must have hand rail for built in stairs 
 
 
 
who is responsible for maintaining the operation log 
...
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Add to carthow many water related injuries occur annually according to the CDC 
140,000 
 
 
 
Diving Rules 
no diving in under 6ft of water and only dive from boards or stands 
 
 
 
shallow end stairs rules 
must have hand rail for built in stairs 
 
 
 
who is responsible for maintaining the operation log 
...
True or False: Pool operator certification is required by law? 
False. Though many organizations require it as well as insurance companies. 
 
 
 
What are the key factors in a risk management plan? 
Negligence, standard of care, duty of care, and record keeping. 
 
 
 
What is included in risk mana...
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Add to cartTrue or False: Pool operator certification is required by law? 
False. Though many organizations require it as well as insurance companies. 
 
 
 
What are the key factors in a risk management plan? 
Negligence, standard of care, duty of care, and record keeping. 
 
 
 
What is included in risk mana...
11 Reasons for Pool Closure 
1. lifeguard on pool deck 
2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the nearest lifeguard chair 
3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic acid readings of pool where otherwise specified under Section 2, B.1 
4. Recirculating equipment is not working properly for ...
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1. lifeguard on pool deck 
2. Main drain is not clearly, visible from the nearest lifeguard chair 
3. Free chlorine, total bromine, ph and cyanic acid readings of pool where otherwise specified under Section 2, B.1 
4. Recirculating equipment is not working properly for ...
operational public pool 
open for general admission; open to the public. 
 
 
 
semi-public pool 
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 
every two hours or more (operation form) 
 
 
 
ho...
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open for general admission; open to the public. 
 
 
 
semi-public pool 
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 
every two hours or more (operation form) 
 
 
 
ho...
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