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Wake County CPO exam, Certified Pool
Operator test, pool safety exam, water
chemistry questions, CPO certification Wake
County, pool maintenance exam, CPO 2025
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 does the wake county CPO certificate last - ANSWER>>5 years
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How often must daily readings of disinfectant and pH levels be taken? -
ANSWER>>2 times during daylight hours with a legible CPO signature. A
minimum of six hours apart. Operator must tea and record one of these.
What is the CPO checklist and when should it be used? - ANSWER>>Should be
filled out daily in the permitted time by operator. It is a list of maintenance
guidelines provided by environmental services.
What do you do when the operator is unavailable to do a daily check of the
pool? - ANSWER>>The operator needs to find a qualified replacement operator
for that day.
What water quality violations require pool closure? - ANSWER>>-Fecal matter
-presence of algae
-presence of bacteria or fecal chloroform
-no measurable presence of disinfectant
What do you do when fecal matter is introduced to the pool? - ANSWER>>It is
to be drained and disinfected
Pool: Free chlorine min/Max - ANSWER>>Minimum: 1 ppm maximum: 10 ppm
Pool: PH Minimum and Maximum - ANSWER>>Minimum: 7.2
Maximum: 7.8
Wake County CPO exam, Certified Pool
Operator test, pool safety exam, water
chemistry questions, CPO certification Wake
County, pool maintenance exam, CPO 2025
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 does the wake county CPO certificate last - ANSWER>>5 years
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How often must daily readings of disinfectant and pH levels be taken? -
ANSWER>>2 times during daylight hours with a legible CPO signature. A
minimum of six hours apart. Operator must tea and record one of these.
What is the CPO checklist and when should it be used? - ANSWER>>Should be
filled out daily in the permitted time by operator. It is a list of maintenance
guidelines provided by environmental services.
What do you do when the operator is unavailable to do a daily check of the
pool? - ANSWER>>The operator needs to find a qualified replacement operator
for that day.
What water quality violations require pool closure? - ANSWER>>-Fecal matter
-presence of algae
-presence of bacteria or fecal chloroform
-no measurable presence of disinfectant
What do you do when fecal matter is introduced to the pool? - ANSWER>>It is
to be drained and disinfected
Pool: Free chlorine min/Max - ANSWER>>Minimum: 1 ppm maximum: 10 ppm
Pool: PH Minimum and Maximum - ANSWER>>Minimum: 7.2
Maximum: 7.8
