Policy A9 (b) Facilities Inspection Policy - Centennial Pool

Policy No. A-9 (b)  



CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT




Policy: Facilities Inspection Policy - Centennial Pool

Preamble: An inspection policy will identify hazard and remedies and will prevent and reduce injuries to staff, volunteers and pool users.  It will also assist the Pool Commission in determining the life expectancy and preservation of the facility, in examining the service provided and in evaluating the efficiency and economics of the site.  An inspection policy will also aid the Commission in providing support for the request of budget funds.


Policy: An inspection of the Centennial Pool will be conducted once a month by a member of the Pool Commission or an individual designated by the Pool Commission.  The inspection will be conducted in such a manner as to easily identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
Documentation will provide a list of undesirable conditions as well as evidence of the work that is completed.

The required inspection will be of the following items:
a. entire premises are secure
b. check for evidence of unauthorised entry
c. no unacceptable changes in water level or piping

Prior to summer start up, the following items will be checked for compliance with Ministry of Health Regulation:
1. Concentration of disinfectant
2. pH controls
3. Water clarity
4. Water temperature
5. Handling/strorage of chemicals
6. Chlorine gas safety practices
7. Depth markings
8. Required safety equipment
9. Supervision/security
10. Posting of safety rules
11. Ground fault interrupter
12. Cross connection prevention device
13. Automatic disinfection equipment
14. Water turnover rate
15. Water testing equipment
16. Pool equipment maintenance
17. Sanitary facilities/change rooms
18. Operating permit posted
19. Daily maintenance records

It is the responsibility of the Pool Commission to inform and respond to the CCRD Board of Directors as to the progress made in complying with required corrective action taken in addressing the details of the inspection.  The report format will be consistent with CCRD Policy E-1 Commission Reporting Requirements and may be in the form of monthly meeting minutes.

Date: July 17, 1997