Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
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• ANSI . Answer: American National Standards Institute
• ASME . Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Certified lifeguard . Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
• Certified Pool Operator . Answer: Responsible for daily operation of a
public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
• Coping . Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
• disinfectant . Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
• Exercise spa/swim spa . Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
• Fences . Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must prevent
children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
• Free Chlorine Residual . Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
, • Hazard . Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
• Hydrostatic relief valve . Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
• Lifeguard . Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently certified
in CPR and first aid
• Lifeline . Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
• Make-Up Water . Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
• Maximum Load . Answer: Maximum number of bathers permitted in
pool. Total water surface area in sq ft/27 sq ft.
• Operator or Manager . Answer: Person responsible for operation and
management of a pool
• Pool Area . Answer: The area immediately surrounding and adjacent to
the swimming pool including but not limited to all areas within the
fence, if required, or the walls(if indoor).
• Pool Management Company . Answer: Any person or entity
contracting to manage or operate two or more public swimming pools.
• private swimming pool . Answer: Any pool over 24 inches in depth
used for swimming or recreational bathing. Inground or above ground.
Limited to residential occupancies.
• Public swimming pool . Answer: Any swimming pool other than a
private residential pool that is intended to be used collectively by
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | A+ GRADED
100% VERIFIED
• ANSI . Answer: American National Standards Institute
• ASME . Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Certified lifeguard . Answer: A person who possesses current
certification at the Senior Lifesaving level or its equivalent. Established
by the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.
• Certified Pool Operator . Answer: Responsible for daily operation of a
public swimming pool or public spa/hot tub. Successful completion of
course in pool operation and maintenance. Approved by Director of
Public Health
• Coping . Answer: The cap on the pool or spa/tub that provides
finishing edge around the perimeter of the pool or hot tub.
• disinfectant . Answer: a chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria
or viruses
• Exercise spa/swim spa . Answer: Variant of a spa that allows for
exercises using water resistance
• Fences . Answer: Must be 4 feet in height above ground. Must prevent
children from getting through(chain link, picket, solid board)
• Free Chlorine Residual . Answer: The portion of total chlorine
remaining in water that is not combined with ammonia or nitrogen
compounds, so is able to react chemically to pathogens.
, • Hazard . Answer: Any situation that poses a risk of injury or harm to
patrons of pool
• Hydrostatic relief valve . Answer: A valve that relieves underground
water pressure caused by high water table under pool.
• Lifeguard . Answer: A competent adult, 18 or older, currently certified
in CPR and first aid
• Lifeline . Answer: Coarse rope or line with attached buoys used to
separate where a pool suddenly increases in depth. Must be securely
attached to both sides of the pool.
• Make-Up Water . Answer: Water used to fill or refill pool water
• Maximum Load . Answer: Maximum number of bathers permitted in
pool. Total water surface area in sq ft/27 sq ft.
• Operator or Manager . Answer: Person responsible for operation and
management of a pool
• Pool Area . Answer: The area immediately surrounding and adjacent to
the swimming pool including but not limited to all areas within the
fence, if required, or the walls(if indoor).
• Pool Management Company . Answer: Any person or entity
contracting to manage or operate two or more public swimming pools.
• private swimming pool . Answer: Any pool over 24 inches in depth
used for swimming or recreational bathing. Inground or above ground.
Limited to residential occupancies.
• Public swimming pool . Answer: Any swimming pool other than a
private residential pool that is intended to be used collectively by
