WAKE COUNTY CPO EXAM , CERTIFIED
POOL OPERATOR TEST, POOL SAFETY
EXAM, WATER CHEMISTR Y QUESTIONS,
CPO CERTIFICATION WA KE COUNTY,
POOL MAINTENANCE EXA M, CPO
Question : Pool Area
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
Question : 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 or invited guests.
Question : Swimming Pool
CORRECT ANSWER: Any structure, basin, chamber or
tank containing an artificial body of water for swimming, diving, wading, instructional purposes, or therapeutic bathing.
Question : What is the requirement for construction of a
swimming pool?
CORRECT ANSWER: Compliance with regulations.
Question : What is the requirement for plans and
specifications of a swimming pool?
CORRECT ANSWER: Submission and approval by the
director.
Question : What is the requirement for inspection of a
swimming pool?
CORRECT ANSWER: Request by owner or representative.
Question : What is the requirement for water devices or
features in a swimming pool?
CORRECT ANSWER: Prohibited if depth exceeds 18
inches.
Question : What is the requirement for operating a swimming
pool in Wake County?
CORRECT ANSWER: Wake County Swimming Pool
Operations Permit.
Question : What is a Wake County Swimming Pool
Operations Permit?
CORRECT ANSWER: A permit required for operating a
swimming pool in Wake County.
Question : How long is the permit valid for?
CORRECT ANSWER: No more than 12 months.
Question : Who is authorized to inspect the premises?
CORRECT ANSWER: The Director.
Question : What records should be maintained by the Owners
and/or Operators?
CORRECT ANSWER: Records of daily readings of
disinfectant, pH, addition of chemicals, temperature, checklist of maintenance guidelines- completed daily, & current certifications of the operator from Wake County.
Question : What is the frequency of chemical testing?
CORRECT ANSWER: At least two times each day, records
are at minimum 6 hours apart.
Question : What should be recorded by the operator daily?
CORRECT ANSWER: At least one measurement of the
disinfectant and pH level.
Question : What is the requirement for Operators of a pool?
CORRECT ANSWER: They shall be certified by the Wake
County Department of Environmental Services and register annually with the Department and list all pools under the Operator's responsibility.
Question : What is the purpose of the operational limitations
noted on the permit form?
CORRECT ANSWER: To assure full compliance with the
regulations.
Question : What is the requirement for maintaining records?
CORRECT ANSWER: Records shall be kept onsite at all
times and accessible for inspection.
Question : What is the purpose of the checklist of
maintenance guidelines?
CORRECT ANSWER: To ensure that maintenance tasks
are completed daily.
Question : What is the purpose of chemical testing?
CORRECT ANSWER: To ensure that the pool water is safe
for swimmers.
Question : What is the purpose of registering with the
Department?
CORRECT ANSWER: To list all pools under the
Operator's responsibility.