CPO certification QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Who must approve pool construction plans? Correct Answer: Construction- Pools must be pre-approved by Director and plan must be followed exactly- when finished they must request inspection by Director and a letter from the builder What conditions apply to spraying devices? Correct Answer: Pools can't have it spraying water if the water level is deeper than 18" What rules apply to private pools? Correct Answer: Private pools are exempt from all rules except for those concerning fencing What is considered a trip hazard in the deck area? Correct Answer: Anything you can stub you tow on What are the lighting required in a chemical/ equipment room? Correct Answer: There must be a minimum of 10' candlepower for a pump room Ventilation must be away from the pool deck What is the Chemical ranges for Free chlorine for a pool and spa? Correct Answer: 1-10 2-10 What is the Chemical ranges for Bromine for a pool and spa? Correct Answer: 2-10 What is the Chemical ranges for the pH of a pool and spa? Correct Answer: 7.2-7.8 What is the maximum temperature for a pool and spa? Correct Answer: 90 104 What listing is required for all chlorine or bromine dispensers with flow meters? Correct Answer: They must be NSF approved What "air gap" is required for the backwash drain? Correct Answer: 4" What is required of self closing, self latching gates? Correct Answer: The gates must close and latch from 1" to maximum and cannot be latched open Heated pools/spas must have what type of thermometer? Correct Answer: Metal stem or shatter protected capable of measuring water temp to at least 110 degrees + or - 2 degrees F What are the requirements for disinfectant and pH testing? Correct Answer: Each pool must do a minimum of three checks of the disinfectant and pH levels a day a minimum of 4 hours apart and of those three checks one must be done by a CPO