WAKE COUNTY CPO EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
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What are the residential pool fencing requirements? – ANSWER- 4 foot minimum
height fence completely enclosing the swimming pool area, with no more than 4
inch gaps between bars of the fence. No more than a 4 inch space between the
fence and the ground. Must be self closing and self latching.
Sanitary facilities – ANSWER- Must be provided at all pools
Requirements for chemical storage – ANSWER- Must have a dry, weatherproof
enclosure, separate from pumps and electrical equipment.
Requirements for pool equipment – ANSWER- Equipment such as filter
equipment, chemical feeders, and pumps must be kept in good repair, and if they
ever break the operator needs to immediately close the pool.
Pool deck requirements – ANSWER- Must be kept in good repair, free from
cracks. Should be structurally sound and free of trip hazards and offsets greater
than 1/2 inch resulting from deterioration.
What happens when glass breaks in the pool? – ANSWER- Pool must be drained,
glass removed, and water returned back to standards prior to reopening.
Pets and animals – ANSWER- Cannot be allowed inside the pool enclosure
Phone requirements – ANSWER- Pools must have an emergency landline phone
with a sign stating it’s emergency purpose with phone number and address of the
pool
Drain covers – ANSWER- Must be in good condition and securely attached
Showers – ANSWER- Pools must be equipped with at least one rinsing shower
adjacent from the pool
Max heating temperstures – ANSWER- Spa: 104 F, Pool: 90 F
Lifesaving equipment to have at all times: – ANSWER- -pole no less than 12 feet
long with attached body hook
-a minimum 1/4 inch diameter rope as long as 50 feet or one and one half the width
of the pool (whichever is less) Attached to a ring bouy
-2 units of equipment must be required for a pool that exceeds 3000 square feet of
surface area
When there is not at least 1 lifeguard on duty- – ANSWER- -a sign with legible
letters at lest 4 inches in height, “WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY”
-sign stating “ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE”
-sign stating “CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT
ADULT SUPERVISION”
Hydro turbulence spa requirement – ANSWER- Must have a fifteen minute shut
off
Contrasting color bands – ANSWER- Required at least 2 inches thick on
protruding underwater objects like stairs
NO DIVING signs – ANSWER- Required at pool deck surrounding any area less
than five feet or where diving is not allowed
-lettering must be 4 inches tall and contrasting color. Must be a sign every 25 feet
In case of suspension or revocation of permits, – ANSWER- A sign must be affixed
stating “POOL CLOSED”
-operator cannot reopen pool until permits are acquired
How long is a CPO certification valid for? – ANSWER- 5 years
What records should be kept onsite for inspection? – ANSWER- daily readings of
the measurement of disinfectant residual and pH levels take at least two times
during daylight hours each day of operations. The time, date, and collectors initials
of each measurement shall be clearly legible when recorded
what is the CPO checklist? – ANSWER- a checklist of maintenance guidelines to
be provided by the department of environmental services. the operator shall
complete this form daily during the permitted period