1888 Alberni - Indoor Pool
1888 Alberni St, Vancouver BC V6G 1B3 · Pool
Inspection summary
1888 Alberni - Indoor Pool has been inspected 28 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 18, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
9 of 28 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.
Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk
For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.
Recorded 42 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2026. For example:
The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.
Recorded once on August 8, 2018. For example:
Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.
Recorded 9 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2023. For example:
Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2025. For example:
Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
28 inspections
- Routine
1 infraction
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
- A main drain cover and/or sump or suction fitting has been changed without authorization.
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Routine
4 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Flow meter is not functioning correctly
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
5 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Adequate safety equipment is provided
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Procedures in the pool safety plan are not being followed.
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Routine
6 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
- Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Procedures in the pool safety plan are not being followed.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
6 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Procedures in the pool safety plan are not being followed.
- Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
- Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
- The amount and types of chemicals added to the pool water is inadequately recorded
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine
3 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
5 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
- Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
- Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
- Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
- Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
- Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
- Routine
2 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
- Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
- “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine
3 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
- Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
- Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
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