Application for Construction Permit
Pool Information Sheets
V1_R1 July 2013 Application for Construction Permit Page 4 of 5
Health Hazard Related Design Parameter
Reference to Pool Regulation (PR) and B.C. Guidelines for Swimming Pool Design (GSPD)
Parameter
The plans include a fence or other barrier around the pool and its walkways with controlled
access to prevent access by animals and persons who are not pool patrons. This provision
does not apply to spray pools or wading pools that are planned to be drained before dark
and left empty overnight. PR s.(7)
Y N
n/a
The pool design provides for the pool water to be maintained at a temperature of no more
than 37°C.
PR s.10(2)(b)
Y N
Disinfection equipment is designed to be capable of maintaining disinfection levels in
accordance with the Pool Regulation
PR s.10(2)(f) & s.10(2)(g) & Schedule 3, s.1(2)
Y N
The pool circulation system is designed so that pool water will not pass through any drain
grate at a speed greater than 46 cm per second when the pool is operating at the design
flow rate.
PR s.10(2)(k) or waiver obtained under s.10(3)
Y N
The pool design allows for water to be circulated through the skimmers or gutters at a rate
of flow at least equal to 50% of the design flow rate.
PR s.10(2)(j)
Y N
The pool circulation system is designed so the water circulation rate (pool turnover) will
substantially comply with the GSPD.
GSPD – General Circulation Requirements
Y N
The pool design substantially complies with the Pool Regulation and the GSPD for the
prevention of entrapment or suction hazards.
PR s.10(2)(k) or waiver obtained under s.10(3); GSPD –
Suction Entrapment Hazards
Y N
The pool design allows for sufficient lighting so that all areas are visible to pool patrons,
lifeguards, and operators.
PR s.11(2)(a) ; GSPD - Lighting
Y N
n/a
All pool aprons, walkways and floors have a surface that is slip-resistant when wet, and
slopes away from the pool such that, when the aprons, walkways and floors are wet, water
does not accumulate or flow back into the pool
PR s.11(2)(c)
The friction coefficient of tiled surfaces specified for installation in and around the pool is
________ (static/dynamic), and will meet best practice guidelines referenced in the GSPD
with respect to being non-slip when wet.
GSPD – Surfaces and other Deck Considerations
Y N
The design requires that the nose of any step or ledge in the pool is marked in a contrasting
colour to the remainder of the step or ledge
PR s.11(2)d
Y N
The design provides for secure handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards. PR s.11(2)(e) Y N
The design includes pool depth markings in accordance with the requirement of the Pool
Regulation
PR s.11(2)(f)
Y N