INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KLAI-CECTAC
PREMISES NAME
Portage Estates Swimming Pool		Tel: (604) 530-8354
Fax: (604) 644-5141
PREMISES ADDRESS
20370 53rd Ave
Langley, BC V3A 5T9 		INSPECTION DATE
May 12, 2022		TIME SPENT
1.33 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 13, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENPOOL SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided		ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections


Comply

In Use

Pool Safety Plan
Yes

Yes

Operator Training
Yes

HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 30
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
104 - Disinfectant not maintained in accordance with Pool Regulation [Schedule 3]
Observation: Free available chlorine was noted at 9.8 PPM.
Corrective Action(s): Adjust the amount of free available chlorine (FAC) to less than 5.0 PPM. As per the BC Guidelines for Pool Operations, the FAC should not exceed 5.0 PPM.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately

Violation Score: 9

204 - pH not maintained between 7.2 and 7.8 [s.10(2)(d)]
Observation: pH of the pool was at 8.0 during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Adjust the pH of the pool to 7.2 - 7.8.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Violation Score: 9

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
306 - Pool aprons, walkways, floors not adequately designed or properly maintained [s.11(2)(c)]
Observation: Missing tiles/ cracked tiles noted on the pool aprons by the shallow end of the pool.
Corrective Action(s): Fill/ fix the cracked tiles to avoid a tripping hazard.
Date to be corrected by: May 19, 2022
Violation Score: 6

407 - Total Alkalinity not maintained between 80 ppm and 120 ppm [s.10(2)(e)]
Observation: Total alkalinity was noted at 140 PPM.
Corrective Action(s): Adjust the akalinity level to 80 PPM - 120 PPM.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Violation Score: 3

408 - Daily pool records not maintained as outlined in Pool Regulation [s.19]
Observation: Pool records are not maintained as per the BC Pool Regulation.
Corrective Action(s): Start measuring and recording pool chemistry daily for pH, free available chlorine and combined chlorine; Weekly for alkalinity and cyanuric acid.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3

Comments

Routine inspection conducted for pool seasonal opening for May long weekend.

Pool chemistry:
Water temperature 14.7C (required to be at or less than 37C).
Cyanuric acid < 30 PPM (ideal range between 30 - 50 PPM).

General:
Skimmer baskets were noted clean. Floating weirs were available and functioning.
Water clarity good, main drain visible.
Handrails for ladders secured (note: Handrails for the ladder closest to the pool rules were slightly loose, please tighten the screws on this handrails).
Pool depth markings clearly visible.
Pool rules posted.
Safety equipment available.
Washroom/ change room facilities were sanitary at the time of inspection. Hot water in the sanitary facilities were less than 49C.
Mechanical and chemical rooms were organized.
Flow meter functioning properly.
Sand filter backwash once or twice a week.
Pool test kit available and in good condition.

At this time the pool is not granted approval to open for the season. Correct all the aforementioned violations and a re-inspection will be conducted tomorrow.